Sony A700 vs Sony WX9
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Sony A700 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Successor is Sony A77
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony A700 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Sony A700 and Sony WX9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A700 was released 4 years before the WX9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A700 matches up against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A700 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony WX9
A700 | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony A700
WX9 | A700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | December 2007 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony WX9
A700 | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony A700 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A700 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Sony A700 and Sony WX9 in the all 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 during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A700 and the WX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A700 and WX9 is 58 and 99 respectively.
Sony A700 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and WX9.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A700 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older A700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A700 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2007-12-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | 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 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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 768 gr (1.69 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 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 | One |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $188 |