Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A700 and Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The A700 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A700 matches up vs the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A700 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A700 features outside measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A700 versus the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and RX1R is 58 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A700 and RX1R.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.