Sony A700 vs Sony S980

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A700 vs Sony S980, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A700 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A700 was unveiled 14 months before the S980 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A700 scores vs the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A700 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A700 compared to the S980.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A700 and S980 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and S980.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A700 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged A700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.