Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D700 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony DSC-D700 is a 1.5MP 1/2 inch compact camera — known for its 1.5MP 1/2-Inch Sensor and Dual Storage Formats. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D700 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony DSC-D700
Key Features — Sony DSC-D700
1.5MP 1/2-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1528x1146 pixels, representative of early consumer digital camera technology from the late 1990s.
Dual Storage Formats: Accepts both PCMCIA and Memory Stick media, an unusual combination that offered flexibility for users with existing card libraries.
2.5-Inch Fixed LCD: 180,000-dot rear display was notably large for its era, making image review and composition more practical than on many contemporaries.
Electronic Viewfinder: Provides a secondary means of composition alongside the LCD, useful in bright outdoor conditions where screens were harder to read.
ISO 100–400 Range: Covers standard daylight and moderately low-light shooting scenarios typical of point-and-shoot use.
Built-In Flash: Integrated flash handles basic low-light and fill-flash needs without requiring any external accessories.
Camera Specifications — Sony DSC-D700
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2 inch |
| Resolution | 1.5MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1528x1146 |
| Burst Rate | 2 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 2.5 inches Fixed LCD |
| Display Resolution | 180,000 dots |
Description — Sony DSC-D700
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D700 is a fixed-lens point-and-shoot camera built around a 1/2-inch sensor with 1.5MP resolution, producing images at up to 1528x1146 pixels. It features a 2.5-inch fixed LCD display with 180,000 dots alongside an electronic viewfinder, giving shooters two options for framing shots. Autofocus is handled by a contrast detection system, and a built-in flash is included for available-light situations.
The camera's ISO 100–400 range covers standard conditions, and burst shooting is supported at up to 2 frames per second. Storage is handled via PCMCIA or Memory Stick media. The body weighs 820g and measures 150 x 130 x 100 mm.
There is no image stabilization, no weather sealing, and no wireless connectivity of any kind — no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. For collectors or historians of early digital imaging, the DSC-D700 stands as a tangible artifact of the late 1990s digital camera era.
Pros — Sony DSC-D700
- ✓Dual storage support: accepts both PCMCIA and Memory Stick media formats
- ✓2.5-inch fixed LCD display with 180,000 dots provides a reasonably sized screen for the era
- ✓Electronic viewfinder included alongside the LCD for flexible composition
Cons — Sony DSC-D700
- ✗Low 1.5MP sensor resolution with a maximum image size of 1528x1146 pixels limits output quality
- ✗Narrow ISO range of 100–400 with no expansion beyond ISO 400
- ✗No image stabilization of any type (no in-body or digital IS)
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