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Quick facts

Full name: Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2007 · Released about 19 years ago
Sensor
23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
12.2 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
768 g
Battery
Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H) Li-ion battery
Storage
Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
28.21 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(23.5² + 15.6²) = 28.21 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
367 mm²

Sensor surface area

23.5 × 15.6 ≈ 367 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
5.48 µm

Pixel pitch

23.5 ÷ 4,287 × 1000 = 5.48 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
30.05 µm²

Pixel area

5.48² = 30.05 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
3.33 MP/cm²

Pixel density

12.2 MP ÷ 367 mm² ≈ 3.33 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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23.5 × 15.6 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
12.2 MP
Total pixels
13 MP
Sensor
23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
4,287 × 2,846
Maximum image
4,272 × 2,848
Crop factor
1.53

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–6,400
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
3 in / 920,000 dots
Lens mount
Sony A

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Battery
Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H) Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
768 g
Dimensions
142 × 105 × 80 mm
Release year
2007

Sony Support UK

Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H)
Brand
Sony
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1.53
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
No
Dimensions
142 x 105 x 80 mm
Effective Megapixels
12.20
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (up to 6400)
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
4272 x 2848
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
Alpha DSLR-A700
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
4291 x 2842
Sensor Size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Total Megapixels
13.00
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism)
Weight
768 g
White Balance Presets
7
Wireless
—
Year
2007

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