Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin

Reviewed on: 31 October 2007

Tags: Sony, Sony, Sony Alpha DSLR-A700, Sony Alpha DSLR-A700, file size

We like:

Broad, functional feature set, including sensor-shift image stabiliser; excellent photo quality; generally fast performance

We don't like:

A few design quirks; proprietary hot shoe

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Sony also offers the A700 in kits with the following lenses: 16-105mm, 16-80mm

CNET UK judgement:

A top-of-the-line amateur digital SLR camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 will delight Konica Minolta diehards and makes a great choice if you don't already have a stake in other lens systems

Full review:

Sony's older, entry-level Alpha DSLR-A100 has its share of fans, but we soon found that the unprepossessing, very un-Sony-like design of the £1,100 Alpha DSLR-A700 camouflages a sophisticated dSLR that's enjoyable to shoot and can hold its own quite well against models from veteran camera manufacturers such as Canon and Nikon. Continue Reading...