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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha NEX-6

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha NEX-6
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023November 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution26 MP16.1 MP
Largest image6192 × 41284912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter16.7 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic 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; ARW 2.3
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard ISO 100–25600; Auto ISO 100–3200; movies ISO 100–6400
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps10 fps
Lens detail–E-mount; Japanese NEX-6L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-6Y adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS.
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 combines 99 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, tracking and manual-focus peaking
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 secondFocal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 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 10 fps Speed Priority Continuous, with phase-detection tracking AF under Sony's supported-lens conditions; approximately 3 fps normal continuous advance. Maker buffers are 11 JPEG, 10 RAW or 9 RAW+JPEG frames and depend on shooting conditions and card.
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; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time. Multi Interface Shoe accepts compatible accessories; older Auto-lock flashes require ADP-MAA.
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 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 model offers Full HD 60p up to 28 Mbps, 60i or 24p; Sony France specifies PAL Full HD 50p. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 or VGA; interlaced field rates are separate from full-frame rates.
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessoriesBuilt-in stereo microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
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 operationNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 90° up and 45° down
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 OLED electronic finder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 1.09× magnification with a 50mm lens at infinity; Sony does not express this as 35mm-equivalent magnification.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs360 photographs
Body weight409 g287 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 France specified mid-November 2012 European availability; Sony Japan specified 16 November. Month precision follows the broader European maker announcement.
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 ShoeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed via Micro USB Type B; Mini HDMI Type C; Multi Interface Shoe; no microphone or headphone sockets
Wireless connections2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFCBuilt-in Wi-Fi; launch features included PlayMemories Camera Apps downloads and smartphone transfer
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinderNP-FW50; approximately 360 CIPA photographs using LCD or 270 using electronic viewfinder
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedIn-camera charging using supplied AC-UB10 and Micro USB cable; optional AC-PW20 power supply
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 287 g body only; 345 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
Colours–Black
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable and software CD; lens depends on kit

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