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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha NEX-3

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha NEX-3
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023June 2010
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor APS HD 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 filterCharge-protection coating and electromagnetic vibration of the optical low-pass filter for 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's Japanese launch table specifies ARW 2.2
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard ISO 200–12800; Auto ISO 200–1600
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps7 fps
Lens detail–Launch kits contain E 16mm F2.8 and/or E 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 OSS. The original LA-EA1 adapter supports A-mount lenses with manual focusing at launch; later firmware is separate.
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; 25-point multipoint, centre or flexible-spot areas; single or continuous autofocus, direct manual focus and manual focus
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 1/4000 second plus 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/settingsApproximately 7 fps in Speed Priority Continuous, with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; approximately 2.3 fps normal continuous advance
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.No sensor-shift stabilisation (PhotographyBlog); optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens. The 18–55mm kit lens has OSS, while the 16mm does not.
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeSupplied detachable flash; guide number 7 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time
Exposure controls–Intelligent Auto, program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; Sweep Panorama, DRO, three-exposure Auto HDR and six-exposure Hand-held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps1280 × 720 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.MP4 with MPEG-4 Visual compression; 1280 × 720 at 30p in Fine or Standard quality, or 640 × 480 at 30p. These are the NEX-3 figures in Sony's Japanese announcement; AVCHD Full HD belongs to the NEX-5.
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessoriesBuilt-in stereo microphone; MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio; optional ECM-SST1 accessory microphone
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,800921,600
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationTruBlack wide TFT; tilts approximately 80° up and 45° down; no touchscreen (PhotographyBlog)
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 modesNo built-in viewfinder (PhotographyBlog); optional FDA-SV1 optical finder is designed for the E 16mm lens
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs330 photographs
Body weight409 g239 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 specifies 10 June 2010 for NEX-3A, NEX-3K and NEX-3D kits. This is the original NEX-3, not the NEX-C3, F3 or 3N.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IIMemory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe–
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-FW50; approximately 330 photographs under CIPA conditions
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedSupplied BC-VW1 external charger
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 117.2 × 62.6 × 33.4 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions; Sony's separate 25.4 mm thinnest-section figure excludes the grip and mount
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 239 g camera only; 297 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded
Colours–Black, red or white; silver was a Sony Style exclusive in Japan
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedNP-FW50 battery, BC-VW1 charger, USB cable, detachable flash and case, shoulder strap, lens cap and software CD; lenses depend on kit

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