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Sony A700 vs Sony A35

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony A35

 A700 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A700

 A35 A700 
IntroducedSeptember 2011December 2007Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony A35

 A700 A35 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Sony A700 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and A35 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A700 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A700
Portrait photography with Sony A35
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (12 megapixels)
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A700
Sports photography with Sony A35
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
49
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (440 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony A700 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony SLT-A35
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
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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