Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3

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Alpha 6700 compared with Cyber-shot DSC-T3
SonyAlpha 6700SonyCyber-shot DSC-T3
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023October 2004
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessCompact
Sensor formatAPS-COther
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm–
Effective resolution26 MP5.1 MP
Largest image6192 × 41282592 × 1944
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range100–32000100–400
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter1/2.4-type primary-colour interlaced CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG still images; 2592 × 1728 3:2 mode and smaller outputs
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable–
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitReal Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/3.5–4.4
Optical zoom–3×
Lens detail–Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 6.7–20.1 mm; internal optical zoom with automatic lens cover; digital zoom separately from optical zoom
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-point multi-area AF; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode focuses from 0.01–0.2 m wide
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 secondAuto 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second; High-speed Shutter scene 1/250–1/1000 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/settingsBrief four-shot burst; separate Multi Burst mode does not represent full-resolution continuous shooting
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 ShoeBuilt-in automatic, forced, off and slow-sync modes; maker states improved maximum reach of 1.7 m
Exposure controls–Automatic and program exposure with ±2 EV adjustment in 1/3 EV steps; nine scene selections
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps640 × 480 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.MPEG-1 with sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160 × 112 video-mail approximately 8.3 fps
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots1,036,800230,400
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationHybrid reflective/backlit Clear Photo LCD with anti-reflection treatment; sole viewfinder. Current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in the original Japanese launch sheet
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–
BluetoothYesNo
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs180 photographs
Body weight409 g146 g (better)
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.Original Sony Japan sheet gives 15 October 2004 first sale and explicitly identifies the T3 as successor to T1. Regional introduction dates differ
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IIMemory Stick Duo or PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Duo card and adapter
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeCamera multi-terminal connects to supplied Cyber-shot Station for USB 2.0, mono AV output and DC power; PictBridge direct 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-FT1; maker CIPA claim 180 photographs or 90 minutes, with LCD on, zoom cycled, flash on half of exposures and power cycled every ten shots
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedSupplied AC adapter and Cyber-shot Station UC-TC
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm91 × 60 × 17.8 mm (width × height × depth); 17.3 mm at thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 146 g camera only; 171 g including battery and card
Colours–Silver or black
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedJapanese package includes UC-TC station, NP-FT1, AC adapter, USB and AV cables, power cord, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adapter, wrist strap, tripod camera holder and software CD

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