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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyCyber-shot DSC-W5
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023March 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessCompact
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.8-type
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 filter1/1.8-type primary-colour CCD; original Japanese maker sheet gives 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 Fine or Standard; native 2592 × 1944 or 2592 × 1728 in 3:2 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
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom–3×
Lens detail–Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 7.9–23.7 mm; optional VAD-WA adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
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 lensMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal range from 0.5 m, macro from 0.06 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto; five preset focus distances
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 second; Manual 30–1/1000 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/settingsMaker specifies up to nine full-resolution frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into a composite and 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.–
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.2–4.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; no hot shoe
Exposure controls–Automatic, program and manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including Snow; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; histogram
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 and cannot use internal memory; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots1,036,800115,000
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation2.5-inch TFT with 115,000 dots in both original Japanese maker sheet and current UK support; optical real-image finder
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 g197 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 11 March 2005 first sale
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/II32 MB internal memory; full-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO slot, with Duo variants using an adaptor; internal memory is used with the card removed
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-B, mono composite AV output and 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 viewfinderTwo supplied NH-AA-DA NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 420 photographs or 210 minutes; original Japanese launch sheet separately gives 80 photographs with optional AA alkaline cells
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedSupplied BC-CS2 external NiMH charger
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm91 × 60 × 37.1 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 197 g camera only; 253 g including battery, card and strap in original maker table
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 selectedTwo NH-AA-DA rechargeable cells with case, BC-CS2 charger and power cord, AV cable, USB cable, wrist strap and software CD

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