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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A57

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyAlpha SLT-A57
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023April 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessTranslucent mirror
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 range100–32000100–16000
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter16.7 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror feeds a dedicated phase-detection AF sensor while the main sensor supplies live view
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG and 3D MPO panoramas; 3:2 or 16:9 stills
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableAuto ISO 100–3200; multi-frame noise reduction extends sensitivity to ISO 25600; movies ISO 100–3200
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps10 fps
Lens detail–Compatible Sony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; kit lenses are separate from body specifications
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 lens15-point phase-detection AF with three cross sensors; EV −1–18 at ISO 100 with an F2.8 lens; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C and manual focus; zone and local selection, tracking AF and Eye-Start
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 second1/4000–30 seconds 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/settingsUp to 12 fps with full-time continuous AF in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: 1.4× centre crop, medium/small JPEG only. Full-resolution Continuous Advance Priority AE reaches 10 fps; ordinary drive 8 fps Hi or 3 fps Lo. Maker buffer claim at 10 fps: 23 Fine JPEG, 27 Standard JPEG, 21 RAW or 18 RAW+JPEG frames; cropped 12 fps: 23 Fine or 25 Standard JPEG frames. In the 10/12 fps AF modes aperture is controlled to f/3.5, or the maximum aperture of a slower lens; the 12 fps maximum image is approximately 8.4 MP.
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 for stills, maker claim approximately 2.5–4.5 stops; electronic stabilisation for movies
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeAutomatic pop-up flash, guide number 10 in metres at ISO 100; ADI and pre-flash TTL control; compatible external flash required for wireless flash and high-speed sync
Exposure controls–PASM, Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene and panorama modes; 1200-zone metering; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; three-frame Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, Picture Effects and Auto Portrait Framing
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.Japan/NTSC model: 1920 × 1080 AVCHD 2.0 at 60p/28 Mbps, 60i/24 or 17 Mbps, and 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. PAL models use 50p, 50i and 25p. MP4 supports 1440 × 1080 or VGA. P/A/S/M movie exposure modes require manual focus; continuous phase-detection AF is available with automatic movie exposure.
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessoriesBuilt-in stereo microphone with wind-noise reduction, external stereo microphone input and mono playback speaker
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 operationXtra Fine LCD with 180° tilt and 270° rotation on a bottom hinge; focus peaking and magnification; dots count colour subpixels
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 modes0.46-type SVGA electronic finder, 100% coverage; 1,440,000 effective dots at maximum magnification (1.04× with a 50 mm lens), or 1,253,280 at standard magnification (0.97×); electronic level and grids
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs550 photographs
Body weight409 g539 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 UK specifies early April 2012 for European availability; Japan’s revised announcement specifies 27 April 2012. April is the earliest maker-stated retail precision found.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IISingle slot accepting SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo
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, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input, wired remote and DC input; optional infrared remote; Auto-lock accessory 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-FM500H; CIPA maker claim approximately 550 photographs using the viewfinder or 590 using the LCD
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedSupplied BC-VM10A external charger
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 132.1 × 97.5 × 80.7 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 539 g body only; 618 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Colours–Black
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, shoulder strap, eyepiece cup, USB cable and software CD; lenses depend on kit

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