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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha NEX-F3

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha NEX-F3
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023June 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 range100–32000200–16000
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter16.5 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; MPO for 3D Sweep Panorama
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard ISO 200–16000; Auto ISO 200–3200; movie sensitivity ISO 200–3200
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps5.5 fps
Lens detail–E-mount; Japanese NEX-F3K uses E 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-F3Y 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 lensContrast detection with 25 points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, object tracking and 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 5.5 fps Speed Priority Continuous; approximately 2.5 fps normal advance. Maker buffers: 18 fine JPEG, 30 standard JPEG, 7 RAW or 6 RAW+JPEG images, depending on 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 flash; guide number 6 expressed at ISO 100 in metres; approximately three-second recycle time. Optional HVL-F20S uses Smart Accessory Terminal 2.
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps1920 × 1080 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.Japanese model records Full HD 60i from 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, up to 24 Mbps. The main frame rate records sensor frames, not interlaced fields. PhotographyBlog lists PAL 50i/25p. MP4 offers 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30 fps; no Full HD 60p mode.
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
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 operationNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 180° up and 13° 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 modesNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1S electronic finder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs470 photographs
Body weight409 g255 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 15 June 2012 for NEX-F3K and NEX-F3Y kits.
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; Smart Accessory Terminal 2; no microphone socket
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 470 CIPA photographs
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedIn-camera Micro USB charging; supplied AC-UB10; optional AC-PW20 power supply
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 117.3 × 66.6 × 41.3 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 255 g body only; 314 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
Colours–Black, pink and white Japanese kits
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedAC-UB10 AC adapter, NP-FW50 battery, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable and software CD; lenses depend on kit

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