Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A700Alpha DSLR-A900
      Predecessor ModelKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A77
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels13.03 Megapixel25.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.24 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28486048 x 4032
      Other Resolutions3104 x 2064, 2128 x 14244400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, StandardExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation)Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation), & Customized (3 repeatable customizations)
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoMulti-point, Wide focus, Spot focus, Local focus, Visual Focus ConfirmWide area, Center spot, & Individual point
      Number of Focus Points119
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Lens MountSony ASony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.90x0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.60x0.74x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Carbon Fiber Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      rear curtain
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)      		Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible w/ Sony & Minolta flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with specific Sony flashes)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator)Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual (with EV indicator), Customized (3 repeatable customizations)
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      DxO Low Light ISO5811431
      DxO Color Depth22.323.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.912.3
      DxO Overall Score6679
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Internal Recording ModesNoNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wire (Optional) Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Dimensions142 x 105 x 80 mm (5.59 x 4.13 x 3.15")156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNP-FM500H
      Battery Life880 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoCompact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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