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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha DSLR-A850
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023September 2009
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution26 MP24.6 MP
Largest image6192 × 41286048 × 4032
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000200–3200
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filterApproximately 25.7 million total photosites; anti-static coating on low-pass filter and sensor-shift dust removal
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG, RAW, compressed cRAW and RAW/cRAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.1; sRGB and Adobe RGB
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard ISO 200–3200 in 1/3 EV steps; expanded ISO 100–6400
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony A
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps3 fps
Lens detail–Sony A-mount; Sony Alpha and Minolta/Konica Minolta AF lenses. DT APS-C lenses are not recommended for full-frame shooting because their image circle may affect metering
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 selectable points, a central dual-cross sensor and ten assist points; EV 0–18 at ISO 100; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; micro-adjustment for up to 30 lenses
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 vertical-traverse focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second and Bulb; sync 1/250 second with stabilisation off or 1/200 second with stabilisation on
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/settingsFull-resolution continuous shooting up to approximately 3 fps; Sony claims 34 Extra Fine JPEGs, 16 RAW or 18 compressed RAW per burst; card and settings 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.Sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE; maker claims approximately 2.5–4 shutter-speed steps depending on lens and shooting conditions
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; Sony Alpha system accessory shoe and separate flash sync terminal; ADI and pre-flash TTL control
Exposure controls–P/A/S/M and Auto; 40-segment honeycomb SPC metering; ±3 EV in 0.3/0.5 EV steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer and exposure bracketing; mirror lock-up
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); Sony specifies no live view; HDMI supplies still-image playback rather than recorded Full HD movies
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,800921,600
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationFixed Xtra Fine LCD; dots count colour subpixels; separate top status LCD
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 modesEye-level pentaprism, approximately 98% coverage and 0.74× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; supplied G screen, optional interchangeable L grid and M focusing screens
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs880 photographs
Body weight409 g850 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 Hong Kong's original announcement specifies September 2009 retail availability for the body; month precision retained
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IISeparate Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and CompactFlash Type I/II slots; UDMA Mode 5 and Microdrive support
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 and Mini HDMI; flash-sync terminal; PhotographyBlog also documents the wired 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; maker CIPA claim approximately 880 photographs; optional AC-PW10AM adapter or AC-VQ900AM adapter/charger
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 156.3 × 116.9 × 81.9 mm (width × height × depth, excluding protrusions)
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 850 g without battery, memory card or accessories
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected–

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