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Sony Alpha A700
Sony Alpha A700
B
HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"The A700 with V4 firmware"
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"Tops In Its Class"
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Sony Alpha A700 Details

Editors' Comments

The Sony Alpha A700 SLR is the second dSLR from the well-known brand, after they assumed Minolta's former Maxxum line. The A700 is considered their 'high-end' offering, and a look at the specifications (and the price) will confirm that. It's definitely going to be strong competition for Canon and Nikon with its 12 megapixel CMOS sensor and full compliment of advanced features. Most interestingly, the A700 is not merely limited to Sony's proprietary Memory Stick memory cards, allowing photographers to use Compact Flash as well. That certainly opens things up for serious shooters with a lot of money invested in Compact Flash to make the switch to Sony.

Sony A700 Specifications

  • 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • CCD-shift dust reduction
  • Sony Alpha/Minolta-A lenses
  • Sony Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • Auto and manual focus and exposure
  • ISO 100-1600 (6400 expanded)
  • 3.0-inch LCD display
  • HDMI output
  • Compact Flash and Memory Stick storage memory
  • Lithium-ion battery

Roundups featuring Sony Alpha A700

  • Best Digital Cameras for Serious/Professional Photographers

    When photography isn't just something you do when you go on a trip, but the reason for the trip itself, you've become a serious photographer. These Digital SLRs are the best available, and will allow you to take the absolute best photos possible; just remember, they require a lot of attention.

Product Information

Manufacturer Sony
Part Number DSLRA700K
UPC 027242720992
Release Date Sep 11, 2007

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Recommendations

The Sony Alpha A700 comes with 0 megabytes of memory, capable of holding almost 0 best-quality photos. DCHQ suggests that you purchase at least a 1GB Memory Stick or Compact Flash card capable of storing almost 170 photos.

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