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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyCyber-shot DSC-W50
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023March 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 MP6 MP
Largest image6192 × 41282816 × 2112
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 CCD; original manual specifies approximately 6,003,000 effective and 6,183,000 total pixels
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportFine or Standard JPEG; 2816 × 2112 native, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode
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 noise reduction; JPEG recording rather than RAW files
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 6.3–18.9 mm; Hong Kong launch sheet instead labels the family Vario-Sonnar
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 multi-point or centre AF, single or monitoring operation, focus presets and illuminator; ordinary focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 secondSony NZ specifies Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program 1–1/2000 second; UK support lists Auto 1–1/2000 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 three native 6 MP Fine frames with approximately 0.7-second intervals; 98 VGA Standard frames are a separate reduced-resolution sequence; no headline fps inferred
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 ShoeAutomatic, forced, off or slow sync; ISO Auto range 0.2–4.2 m wide or 0.3–2.2 m telephoto; ISO 1000 reaches 7.3 m wide or 4.0 m telephoto
Exposure controls–Auto, Program or seven scene modes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 or 1000; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering
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 at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo, Standard approximately 17 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8 fps; no zoom during recording (Popular Photography)
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 operationTFT LCD and optical real-image finder; manual gives 115,200 dots, while maker support rounds this to 115,000; histogram and adjustable brightness
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 photographs390 photographs
Body weight409 g127 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 US maker release dated 13 February 2006 states early March availability; Hong Kong maker launch specifies mid-March 2006
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/II32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono AV output and DC input; 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-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original manual CIPA claim approximately 390 shots with LCD on or 500 off; current NZ support agrees with 390 shots or 195 minutes, whereas UK support lists 300 shots or 195 minutes
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedExternal BC-CSG battery charger
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); Sony NZ gives 19.7 mm minimum thickness
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 127 g body only or 157 g with accessories in maker support
Materials–Sony NZ describes a full metal body; original US launch release describes a metal alloy body
Colours–Silver or black in original Hong Kong maker launch list; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, power cord, AV/USB multi-connecting cable, wrist strap, instructions and Cyber-shot Viewer software

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