Sony A700 vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A700 and Sony A65, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A700 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A65 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the A700 grades against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A700 enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A700 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A700 vs the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and A65 is 58 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A700 and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A65 to give you more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.