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Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX10
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 III
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Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony A700 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A700 was brought out 8 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A700 grades versus the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony RX10 II

 A700 RX10 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony A700

 RX10 II A700 
AnnouncedJune 2015December 2007Fresher by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony RX10 II

 A700 RX10 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A700 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A700 vs the RX10 II.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A700 and RX10 II is 58 and 58 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and RX10 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A700 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 II will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography information
Sony RX10 II Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 II Sports photography details
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
68
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography details
Sony RX10 II Travel photography details
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 II Vlogging factors
9
no video
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A700 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony RX10 II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-12-19 2015-06-10
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,229k 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 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768g (1.69 lb) 813g (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 12.6
DXO Low light rating 581 531
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,000 $998