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Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony RX1R

 A700 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A700

 RX1R A700 
LaunchedJune 2013December 2007Newer by 67 months
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony RX1R

 A700 RX1R 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A700
Street photography with Sony RX1R
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A700
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
53
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography info
Sony RX1R Travel photography info
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A700
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A700
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
9
no video
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
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Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2007-12-19 2013-06-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768 gr (1.69 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 91
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.6
DXO Low light rating 581 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,000 $2,798