Sony A700 vs Sony A35
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Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
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Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A700 versus Sony A35, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A700 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A35 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A700 matches up against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony A35
A700 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A700
A35 | A700 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | December 2007 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony A35
A700 | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A700 provides exterior 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 A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Sony A700 versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A700 and the A35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and A35 is 58 and 69 respectively.
Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and A35.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A35 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2007-12-19 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 768 grams (1.69 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $598 |