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Sony A700 vs Sony W510

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A700 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A700 versus Sony W510, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close but the A700 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The A700 was manufactured 4 years before the W510 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A700 scores versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony W510

 A700 W510 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A700

 W510 A700 
ReleasedJanuary 2011December 2007Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony W510

 A700 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A700 features external 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) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A700 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A700 versus the W510.

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A700 and W510 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The A700 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older A700 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A700
Street photography with Sony W510
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Sony A700 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2007-12-19 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
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