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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha 7R IVA

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha 7R IVA
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023June 2021
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm35.7 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution26 MP61 MP
Largest image6192 × 41289504 × 6336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filterApproximately 62.5 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor. Four- or 16-frame Pixel Shift Multi Shooting requires computer compositing and a stationary camera and subject.
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3 compressed or uncompressed RAW.
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard still-image ISO 100–32000; expanded ISO 50–102400.
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ X and front-end LSI.
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps10 fps
AutofocusMaximum 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 lensFast Hybrid AF with 567 full-frame phase-detection points and 425 contrast points; phase points cover approximately 74% of the image. Real-time tracking and human/animal Eye AF for stills; human Eye AF in movies. APS-C point counts differ.
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 second–
Burst detailMaximum 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/settingsUp to approximately 10 fps mechanical Hi+ with AF/AE tracking; approximately 8 fps in Hi with live view. Sony's exact IVA feature page lists approximately 7 fps silent electronic Hi+. Maker buffer claim is 68 compressed RAW or 30 uncompressed RAW frames; conditions and memory cards affect results.
Stabilisation detailFive-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 5.5 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw conditions with Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off.
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailInternal 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 Japanese/NTSC mode. Super 35mm uses full-pixel readout without binning with a narrower field of view; full-frame 4K is a separate mode. HLG, S-Log2 and S-Log3; 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. Full HD 120p is a lower-resolution mode.
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessoriesStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets. Multi Interface Shoe supports digital audio with compatible accessories.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,8002,359,296
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationTFT LCD tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; touch focus and touchpad operation. ILCE-7RM4A uses 2,359,296 dots, compared with 1,440,000 on the original ILCE-7RM4. Sony confirms the display change affects battery ratings without changing body dimensions or weight.
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; NTSC 60/120 fps or PAL 50/100 fps display modes0.5-inch electronic viewfinder with 5,760,000 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.78× magnification; selectable 60/120 fps display.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs660 photographs
Body weight409 g580 g
Release detailSony 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's product-registration list specifies June 2021 for ILCE-7RM4A; this is the Japanese on-sale month, not a UK release claim. No manufacturer day was found.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IITwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, both supporting UHS-II; simultaneous, relay and separate-media recording.
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeUSB Type-C, Multi/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, sync terminal and Multi Interface Shoe.
Wireless connections2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFCWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1 smartphone connection.
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinderNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 660 photographs with LCD or 530 with viewfinder; USB charging and power supported.
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not included–
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5 mm (width × height × maximum depth); grip-to-monitor depth 67.3 mm.
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 580 g body only; 665 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded.
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedPower cord, NP-FZ100 battery, cable protector, BC-QZ1 charger, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and USB Type-C cable, according to Sony Japan.

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