Sony A700 vs Sony WX70
58 Imaging
51 Features
58 Overall
53
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Updated by Sony A77
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Sony A700 vs Sony WX70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A700 was launched 5 years earlier than the WX70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A700 matches up against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony WX70
A700 | WX70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A700
WX70 | A700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2012 | December 2007 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony WX70
A700 | WX70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A700 has outer dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A700 and the WX70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and WX70 is 58 and 97 respectively.
Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and WX70.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A700 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX70 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony A700 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2007-12-19 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 768 grams (1.69 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,000 | $242 |