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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyCyber-shot DSC-T30
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023April 2006
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessCompact
Sensor formatAPS-C–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm–
Effective resolution26 MP7.2 MP
Largest image6192 × 41283072 × 2304
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range100–3200080–1000
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 7.4 million total and 7.2 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker sheet
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG; native 3072 × 2304, 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recording
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable–
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/3.5–4.3
Optical zoom–3×
Lens mountSony E-mount–
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detail–Internal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm
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 lensMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 m
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 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker table
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 five native 7.2 MP Fine JPEG frames at approximately 0.92-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA Standard frames is a separate mode
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.Super SteadyShot optical lens shift; shooting-only or continuous modes for stills, continuous only for movies
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; maker automatic-ISO reach 0.1–3.4 m wide or 0.25–2.7 m telephoto; original launch gives 6 m at ISO 1000 wide; no hot shoe
Exposure controls–Automatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; original Japanese maker lists nine scenes including High Sensitivity; no manual aperture or shutter control; ordinary automatic exposure limits ISO to 320, while High Sensitivity mode reaches ISO 1000
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 mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo (Reviewed); original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA or approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; maker confirms optical 3× zoom operates during recording
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,800230,000
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation3-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus with 230,000 dots; AR anti-reflection coating and wide viewing angle; still-image slideshows support downloadable music and transition effects
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 photographs420 photographs
Body weight409 g132 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.Original Japanese launch sheet gives 21 April 2006 first sale
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/II58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeMulti-connector with supplied USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV and DC input cable; 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-FR1 InfoLithium R battery; maker CIPA claim 420 photographs or 210 minutes, with remaining time displayed in minutes
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedSupplied BC-CS3 external battery charger
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm95 × 56.5 × 23.3 mm (width × height × depth, excluding projections); 18.9 mm at the thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 132 g camera only; 169 g shooting weight in original maker sheet
Materials–Metal body; silver anodised finish or black electrodeposited clear coating over silver anodising
Colours–Silver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedNP-FR1 battery, BC-CS3 charger and power cord, multi-connector USB/AV/DC input cable, wrist strap and software

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