Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A700 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A700.
January 2008
(81%)
74 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Eye start AF, user friendly feel despite level of complexity, well saturated, reasonably sharp and detailed images
Blocky, chunky styling, lack of top plate mounted LCD status display (though such shooting settings are accessed via the main LCD)
Not everyone will appreciate the A700’s rather boxy, blocky appearance, but it’s easy to use and will deliver colour rich images with a minimum of fuss, while leaving plenty of scope for further creativity and creative flexibility should you s...
Abstract: Product Details We clicked with:Intuitive design and layoutFlash and Dynamic Range upgradesShots in the dark:Its not prettyNo Live ViewKit lens should be betterRAW limited to 12bitJapanese consumer electronics giant Sony picked up the pieces of Konic...
Hannah ThiemThe Sony Alpha A700 is competitive in terms of price, performance and features with cameras such as the Canon EOS 40D, $799 (review), Pentax K20D, $744 (review), and the Nikon D80, $715 (review). The Sony system of lenses and accessories i...
Abstract: SONY A700 Field Report Photos and text by Douglas Brown Released in Sept. of 2007, the Sony A700 is a worthy entry in one of the most competitive DSLR market niches - the semi-pro or serious enthusiast level. Clad in a tough magnesium alloy/polycarbon...
Fun to use, Great handling, Nice features, Good images
Topplate buttons are fiddly, Not much else
There’s very little to complain about on the Sony Alpha 700. The time spent with it was an absolute pleasure – we found it very intuitive. Everything you need is easily to hand, so you can concentrate on picture taking rather than scrolling th...
Excellent photos, Fast response (5 fps), Built-in stabilization
Expensive, Heavy, Noise at very high ISOs
Let’s welcome Sony to the top ranks of the D-SLR universe. The alpha DSLR-A700 is an excellent camera and I recommend it without reservation. Although I used it with a killer lens available in a $1,800 USD kit, the camera performed at those nose...
Abstract: The digital SLR market is dominated by Canon, with a share of around 47 percent for its eight-model range. In second place is Nikon, who's seven models have around 33 percent of the market. In third place is Sony, with a market share of roughly 6.2 percen...
Abstract: Review Introduction The Sony Alpha A700 is the gate-opener for a new batch of DSLR cameras with resolutions of 12 megapixels and functionality aimed at semi-professional photographers. At the same time, this digital SLR is more than a simple resolution...
