Sony A700 weighs
768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz) and has external dimensions of
142 x 105 x 80 mm (5.59 x 4.13 x 3.15″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 80mm, it also has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony A700, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Sony A700 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Sony A700 size with the camera that it replaced: Konica Minolta 7D. Sony A700 is 8mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Konica Minolta 7D but it is also 2mm thicker.
Comparison image of Sony A700 and Konica Minolta 7D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony A700 with its main competitors:
Sony A700 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Sony A700 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Sony A700 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Sony A700 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.