Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm Specifications, Tests and Review

Product Type
Digital camera - SLR
ISO (Max)
6400
Sensor Resolution
12.24 Megapixel
Sensor Type
Exmor CMOS
Optical Zoom
5x
Display
3" LCD display
Battery Type
Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Product Type Digital camera - SLR
Lens Included Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm lens
Height 10.5 cm
Width 14.2 cm
Depth 8 cm
Weight 0.69 kg
Body Material Magnesium alloy
Enclosure Colour Black
Optical Zoom 5x
SENSOR Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Sensor Resolution 12.24 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Exmor CMOS
Total Pixels 13,053,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 12,246,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Sensor Features Anti-Dust technology
Image Stabiliser Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes
PROCESSOR Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Image Processor BIONZ
LENS Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Type Carl Zeiss zoom lens - 5x zoom - 16 - 80 mm - f/3.5-4.5 DT
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 120mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 35 cm
Max View Angle 83 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual
Lens Construction 10 groups / 14 elements
Filter Size 62 mm
Features ED glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 11
VIEWFINDER Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Viewfinder Type Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 95%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.9x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
ISO (Max) 6400
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 4000, ISO 5000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 40
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, night portrait, sunset
Special Effects Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait, clear, deep, light, Night View, autumn leaves
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes
X-sync Speed 1/250sec
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Type 3" LCD display
Display Format 307,200 pixels (640 x 480) x 3
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Features Contrast control, display brightness control
FLASH Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Camera Flash Flip-up
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
MEMORY Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo card
Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash, Memory Stick Duo, Microdrive, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Image Storage 4288 x 2856
4272 x 2848
3104 x 2064
2128 x 1424
4272 x 2400
3104 x 1744
2128 x 1200
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Battery Type Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1650 mAh (included)
CONNECTIONS Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
Connector Type HDMI output
Composite video output
USB
Remote control
DC power input
FEATURES Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second, 5 frames per second
Additional Features RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, brightness control, Dynamic Range Optimizer
OTHERS Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Z + Carl Zeiss DT 16-80mm
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, shoe cap, IR remote control, video cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Sony Remote Camera Control
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year

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