Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 796 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the resolution. The color also impresses, but many are less positive about the screen.

Resolution, Color, Design, Performance

Screen, Price

Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 93/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very Godd quality.

A superb addition to the DSLR market. The only problem is it now gives you one more camera to consider as it is a definite competitor. Providing quality photos, an overabundance of useful features and functions; it reaches out to the camera enthusiast ...

12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.0 inch LCD screen, Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization, Full resolution 5 fps continuous shutter, HDMI output

Old Minolta fans stand by, enter the Sony DSLR A700. With a 12.24 mega...

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 ($999.99, body only) may be a solid shooter, but there are other digital SLRs (D-SLRs) that will give you more for your thousand bucks. Sure, it can crank out five full-resolution images per second, and it performs better in ...

Low noise at high ISOs (excels at low-light shooting). Fast operation. HDMI out. Includes a remote control

Expensive for what you get. Soft images. Dull design. LCD doesn't support Live View. No video capability

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 takes superb low-light photos, but overall, there are better options for the price.

Sony's capable DLSR is full-featured enough for pros, at a price serious hobbyists can actually afford.

High resolution. Built-in image stabilization. Uses UDMA cards

No live view. Proprietary battery. No automatic flash pop-up

The A700 offers great image quality at a good price. As with all DSLRs, a purchase commits you to that camera's family of lenses and other accessories. If you are comfortable with Sony's current offerings or have an investment in Minolta alpha lenses, ...

Sony doesn't have a long history of producing SLR digital cameras. As a matter of fact, the Sony Alpha A700 is only their second DSLR. Their first DSLR was the A100, which was released over a year ago. Since Sony's acquisition of Konica Minolta back ...

With the Alpha DSLR-A700, Sony shows that it still has much to prove as a manufacturer of DSLR cameras. While the camera produces good-looking images, it has several usability quirks that will frustrate experienced photographers.

Great build quality ; good image quality ; fast performance ; beautiful LCD screen

No status LCD ; no live view ; cumbersome button placement ; in-viewfinder status display doesn't show ISO ; rear LCD screen turns on at inappropriate times

The DSLR-A700 lens kit includes a 16mm to 105mm f/3.5-f/5.6 lens

The Sony Alpha DSLR A700 is a 12.2 megapixel (CMOS) DSLR camera from Sony (announced September'07) featuring a new 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C type) CMOS sensor, Sony Alpha mount; compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount. It features dust and moisture ...

First impressions of the Alpha DSLR-A700, Sony's $1900 (as of 12/14/2007), 12-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, brings to mind terms like "massive," "brick-like," and "complex." With its deep right-hand grip and 2.75-pound weight (which ...

Sturdy magnesium body Extensive exposure controls

Inconsistencies with auto white balance Mediocre software bundle

With its sharp, 12-megapixel imaging and with more exposure controls than most photographers--amateur or professional--will likely use, the beefy and finely designed A700 rises to nearly pro-level photography, making it well worth its $1900 price tag. ...

The Sony A700 is the second DSLR camera from Sony, a more complex model than the original A100 that is aimed at the prosumer photographer. The Sony A700 bears more than a passing resemblance to the Konica Minolta Maxxum / Dynax 7D DSLR, which is ...

Offering a compelling combination of intuitive design and handling, sophisticated functionality and excellent image quality, the Sony A700 is an easy DSLR camera to recommend. Being based so clearly upon a previous Konica Minolta camera has given Sony ...