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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A450

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha DSLR-A450
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023February 2010
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm23.4 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution26 MP14.2 MP
Largest image6192 × 41284592 × 3056
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000200–12800
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filterApproximately 14.6 million total pixels; RGB primary-colour filter; anti-static 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, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.1; sRGB and Adobe RGB
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable–
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps7 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 lensTTL phase detection with nine points and central cross sensor; EV 0–18 at ISO 100; single, automatic, continuous AF and manual focus; built-in flash AF illumination
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 1/4000 second and Bulb; 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/settingsMaximum approximately 7 fps in Speed Priority with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; ordinary continuous shooting approximately 5 fps. Sony specifies up to 32 Fine JPEG, 14 RAW or seven RAW+JPEG frames, depending on card and conditions
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.SteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift; current Sony specifications claim approximately 2.5–4 shutter-speed steps, depending on lens and conditions; DPReview's separate launch specification table gives 2.5–3.5 steps
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoePop-up flash, guide number 12 m at ISO 100; ADI and pre-flash TTL; Sony Alpha accessory shoe
Exposure controls–P/A/S/M and scene modes; 40-segment honeycomb SPC metering; ±2 EV in 0.3 EV steps; DRO and two-exposure Auto HDR, with exposure difference selectable up to 3 EV in 0.5 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 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.No movie recording (PhotographyBlog); HDMI is for still-image playback
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.7″
Screen dots1,036,800230,400
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationFixed Clear Photo LCD; dots count colour subpixels. Main-sensor Manual Focus Check Live View offers 7×/14× enlargement; no separate-sensor Quick AF Live View
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 modesPentamirror optical viewfinder, approximately 95% coverage and 0.83× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs1050 photographs
Body weight409 g520 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's original press release, reproduced in full by DPReview, specifies availability from the beginning of February 2010; month precision retained
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IISeparate Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC card slots
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini HDMI Type C and remote-release terminal
Wireless connections2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC–
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinderNP-FM500H; approximately 1,050 photographs using optical viewfinder under maker CIPA conditions
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 137 × 104 × 81 mm (width × height × depth, excluding protrusions)
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 520 g without battery, memory card or accessories (Sony Asia specifications)
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected–

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