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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha 7S II

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha 7S II
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023October 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution26 MP12.2 MP
Largest image6192 × 41284240 × 2832
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–102400
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filterApproximately 12.4 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor; charge protection coating and sensor-shift dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG and compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 movies
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard still-image and movie ISO 100–102400; still-image extension ISO 50–80 and 128000–409600; movie extension reaches ISO 409600
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps5 fps
Lens detail–Interchangeable E-mount; full-frame FE lenses use the whole sensor; APS-C still-image crop is available. ILCE-7SM2 is supplied without a lens.
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 lensContrast-detection AF with 169 points; maker detection range EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; AF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AF
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 secondElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; electronic first curtain and silent electronic shutter selectable
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 5 fps Speed Priority Continuous with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; 2.5 fps normal continuous. Maker speed-priority buffer approximately 31 compressed RAW or 24 uncompressed RAW images.
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 correction; maker claim 4.5 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 55 mm f/1.8 ZA lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; compatible OSS lenses divide correction between lens and body
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash
Exposure controls–1200-zone evaluative metering; program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes; exposure compensation ±5 EV, or ±3 EV using the dedicated dial
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.Internal full-frame 3840 × 2160 at 30p/24p NTSC or 25p PAL in XAVC S up to 100 Mbps; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. Photo Review identifies internal recording as 8-bit 4:2:0; HDMI output is 8-bit 4:2:2. Sony specifies full-frame 4K recording/output, despite Photography Blog describing Super 35 capture. S-Log2/S-Log3, gamma display assist, timecode and zebra features; approximately 29-minute internal clip limit.
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessoriesBuilt-in stereo microphone; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC by recording format; adjustable levels; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; optional compatible shoe-mounted XLR adaptor
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,8001,228,800
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationLCD tilts approximately 107° upwards and 41° downwards; no touchscreen
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-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots; 100% coverage; approximately 0.78× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs370 photographs
Body weight409 g584 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 USA specifies October 2015 retail availability; Sony Japan gives 16 October 2015. Photo Review found the original Alpha 7S still offered alongside the II, so no exclusive replacement link is inferred.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IIOne combined SD/Memory Stick slot; SD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I support; Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC, with UHS Speed Class 3 for 100 Mbps recording
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, Multi Interface Shoe, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and vertical-grip connector
Wireless connections2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFCWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC One-touch remote/sharing
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinderNP-FW50; CIPA maker claim approximately 370 photographs using LCD or 310 using viewfinder; continuous movie claim approximately 100 minutes with LCD or 95 with viewfinder
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedIn-camera USB charging and USB power during operation; optional AC-PW20 adaptor
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 584 g body only; 627 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; both exclude lens. Photography Blog states 582 g body only, differing from Sony UK and Japan.
Materials–Magnesium-alloy top, front, rear and internal frame
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedSony UK lists NP-FW50 battery, BC-VW1 charger, AC-UUD11 adaptor, cable protector, strap, USB cable, body/shoe caps and eyepiece cup; Sony Japan and Photo Review list two batteries

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