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Sony A700 vs Sony A6600

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
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Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A700 and Sony A6600, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A700 was announced 12 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A700 matches up vs the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony A6600

 A700 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A700

 A6600 A700 
RevealedAugust 2019December 2007Newer by 142 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony A6600

 A700 A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A700 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A700 vs the A6600.

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and A6600 is 58 and 77 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and A6600.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to offer extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A700 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography features
Sony A6600 Sports photography features
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (810 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography features
Sony A6600 Travel photography features
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
84
better than average battery pack (810 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging features
Sony A6600 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
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Sony A700 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2007-12-19 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Total lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768 grams (1.69 lbs) 503 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.4
DXO Low light rating 581 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,000 $1,198