Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha 7R II
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| SonyAlpha 6700 | SonyAlpha 7R II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2023 | August 2015 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.3 × 15.5 mm | 35.9 × 24 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26 MP | 42.4 MP |
| Largest image | 6192 × 4128 | 7952 × 5304 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 100–32000 | 100–25600 |
| Sensor detail | Approximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter | Approximately 43.6 million total pixels; 3:2 back-illuminated sensor without an optical low-pass filter. |
| Image formats | JPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW support | JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3. Current maker specifications include uncompressed RAW and 14-bit output. |
| ISO detail | ISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable | Standard still-image ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50–102400. Multi Shot NR combines images separately from single-image sensitivity. |
| Image processor | BIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit | – |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 11 fps | 5 fps |
| Autofocus | Maximum 759 phase-detection points for stills or 495 for movies; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and aircraft recognition in stills and movies; sensitivity EV −3 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lens | Fast Hybrid AF with 399 full-frame phase-detection points and 25 contrast points; 357 phase points in APS-C mode. Eye AF and continuous AF supported. |
| Shutter | Mechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 second | Focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second. Electronic first curtain and silent shooting supported. |
| Burst detail | Maximum 11 fps Hi+; Sony lists over 1000 Fine or Standard JPEGs, 143 Extra Fine JPEGs, 59 RAW, 44 RAW+JPEG, 23 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 lossless RAW+JPEG images, subject to card/settings | Up to approximately 5 fps in Continuous Hi with AF tracking, as Sony's launch announcement specifies; approximately 2.5 fps in Lo. Maker buffers include 23 compressed RAW or nine uncompressed RAW frames; speed depends on conditions. |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active movie stabilisation narrows the angle of view. | Five-axis sensor shift; Sony claims 4.5 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw conditions with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off. Correction depends on lens compatibility. |
| Flash | No built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe | – |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 3840 × 2160 at 120 fps | 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps |
| Video detail | Internal 4K up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL, including 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/HS; XAVC S-I 4K up to 60p/50p. Sony qualifies approximately 38% narrower angle of view for 4K120p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone and AI Auto Framing; HDMI 4:2:2 10-bit output, no RAW output. | Japanese specification lists XAVC S 4K at 30p or 24p and up to 100 Mbps; headline maximum reflects the Japanese/NTSC mode. Full-pixel readout without binning applies to Super 35mm 4K, not every full-frame recording mode. S-Log2; 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. Full HD 60p and HD 720p120 are separate lower-resolution modes. |
| Audio | Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories | Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets. |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,036,800 | 1,228,800 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Fully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation | TFT LCD tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; no touchscreen. |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; NTSC 60/120 fps or PAL 50/100 fps display modes | 0.5-inch electronic viewfinder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.78× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity. |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | – |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 570 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Body weight | 409 g (better) | 582 g |
| Release detail | Sony Hong Kong confirms sale from 21 July 2023; European release was stated as the end of July. The earlier maker-confirmed Hong Kong date is used. | Sony Japan specifies 7 August 2015 for the ILCE-7RM2 body; this is the Japanese sale date, not a UK release claim. |
| Recording media | One SD slot supporting UHS-I/II | Single slot supports SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I, plus compatible Memory Stick formats. |
| Ports | USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe | Multi/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe. |
| Wireless connections | 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC. |
| Battery life detail | NP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinder | NP-FW50; CIPA approximately 340 photographs using the LCD or 290 using the viewfinder. In-camera charging and USB power supported. |
| Charging | USB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not included | – |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm | Approximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor). |
| Weight detail | Approximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory card | Approximately 582 g body only; 625 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded. |
| In the box | NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected | Two NP-FW50 batteries, strap, cable protector, AC-UUD11 adaptor, BC-VW1 battery charger and Micro USB cable, according to Sony Japan. |
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