At A Glance
A complex, well-made camera with tons of controls, the A700 takes exceptionally sharp, well-exposed shots.
Manufacturer’s Description
Express your creativity and shoot like a pro. The Sony (alpha) DSLR-A700 is the perfect DSLR for serious amateurs - with 12.24 Megapixels resolution to capture the full imaging precision of Sony zoom lenses, Carl Zeiss lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount lenses. Quick response, creative style modes and high-speed shooting help you capture your creative vision, while Super SteadyShot image stabilization conveniently works with every lens. For improved picture quality and reduced blur, the Eye-Start Autofocus system uses an 11-point center twin-cross AF sensor for phenomenal results. All of this combined with Sony's innovative Anti-Dust Technology and a rugged magnesium alloy body and you have the ultimate DSLR for serious photo enthusiasts and amateurs alike.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 3.0 inches |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 5.6 inches |
| Depth | 3.1 inches |
| Height | 4.1 inches |
| Weight | 2.81875 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 24.0 mm |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | Yes |
| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Good |
| Color | Fair |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Good |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 53 |
| Number of Shots | 500 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 273.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 77.5 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 46.5 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 59.5 |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 56.6 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 45.8 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 69.6 |
| Image Quality, Color | 51.2 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 51.2 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 50.3 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 65.7 |
| Image Quality Score | Good |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 72.9 |
