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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyCyber-shot DSC-R1
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023November 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessBridge
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm21.5 × 14.4 mm
Effective resolution26 MP10.3 MP
Largest image6192 × 41283888 × 2592
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000160–3200
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filterProgressive-scan CMOS, 21.5 × 14.4 mm; maker 10.3 million effective and 10.8 million total photosites. The native 3888 × 2592 image contains approximately 10.08 million pixels. APS-C-sized description follows Cameralabs and digitalkamera.de, with actual maker dimensions retained
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG Fine or Standard and SR2 RAW; RAW records a JPEG companion, with no TIFF option
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable–
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–24–120 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2.8–4.8
Optical zoom–5×
Lens detail–Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 14.3–71.5 mm, equivalent 24–120 mm; f/2.8–4.8 maximum aperture; 12 elements in ten groups, four aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; 67 mm filter thread; mechanical zoom and electronic manual-focus rings
Lens mountSony E-mount–
StabilisationSensor shift–
Maximum continuous burst11 fps–
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 lensFive-area automatic selection, centre or flexible spot contrast autofocus; AF illuminator rather than Hologram AF; single, monitor and continuous focus. Normal focus from 0.5 m; macro approximately 0.35 m wide or 0.4 m telephoto from sensor plane, as clarified by maker archive
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 secondAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second, program 1–1/2000, aperture priority 8–1/2000 and shutter priority/manual 30–1/2000; TIME exposure up to 180 seconds
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/settingsMaker archive specifies approximately 3 fps for a maximum of three full-resolution JPEG frames; no RAW burst. This brief buffer-limited rate is detail only, rather than maximum sustained continuous capture
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.–
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoePop-up flash, Advanced Accessory Shoe and ACC connector; maker range 0.5–8.5 m wide and 0.4–5 m telephoto; ±2 EV flash adjustment and first/rear-curtain slow sync
Exposure controls–Automatic, program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; Standard, Vivid and Adobe RGB colour; three-level sharpening, saturation and contrast; live histogram, RGB playback histograms, zebra highlight warning and grid
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 video recording, confirmed by maker archive; live view does not imply movie recording
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″2″
Screen dots1,036,800134,000
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationTop-mounted free-angle 2.0-inch TFT LCD with 134,000 dots and 100% coverage; 235,000-dot 0.44-inch electronic viewfinder with eye-sensor switching; body does not swivel
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 modes–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs500 photographs
Body weight409 g926 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 original 13 September 2005 announcement specifies 18 November 2005 sale; documented Japanese first-sale date. UK support ISO 100 minimum conflicts with original maker and archive ISO 160, corroborated by both reviews
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IISeparate Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO and CompactFlash Type I/II/Microdrive slots; Duo formats require adapter; FAT16/FAT32; cards selected by switch, without simultaneous recording
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeHi-Speed USB 2.0 Mini-B, video output, ACC connector, DC input and Advanced Accessory Shoe; PictBridge printing
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-FM50 InfoLithium; approximately 500 shots/250 minutes with Memory Stick or 460 shots/230 minutes with Microdrive, maker CIPA conditions: Fine quality, LCD on, alternate full zoom, flash every other shot, power cycling every ten shots and photograph every 30 seconds
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedIn-camera charging with supplied AC-L15-series adapter, confirmed by maker archive; UK support accessory line incorrectly lists NP-FR1/AC-LS5, contradicting its own NP-FM50 field and original maker sources
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 139.4 × 97.7 × 156 mm (width × height × depth), at wide zoom and excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardSony Japan original launch and archive specify approximately 926 g camera only; archive loaded figure 1047 g includes NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens hood. UK support lists 929 g camera-only; main follows consistent original maker 926 g figure, with no inferred regional hardware difference
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedNP-FM50 battery, AC adapter and power cable, video and USB cables, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens hood and two software CDs

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