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Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Announced December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
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Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A700 was released 8 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A700 scores vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony RX1R II

 A700 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A700

 RX1R II A700 
ReleasedOctober 2015December 2007More modern by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony RX1R II

 A700 RX1R II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A700 offers outside dimensions 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A700 compared to the RX1R II.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and RX1R II is 58 and 78 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A700 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A700
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A700
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography details
Sony RX1R II Sports photography details
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
63
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
68
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging features
Sony RX1R II Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
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Sony A700 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2007-12-19 2015-10-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 768 grams (1.69 pounds) 507 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 97
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.9
DXO Low light rating 581 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $3,300