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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony ZV-1

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyZV-1
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023June 2020
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessCompact
Sensor formatAPS-C1.0-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor RS CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.3 × 15.5 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution26 MP20.1 MP
Largest image6192 × 41285472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000125–12800
Sensor detailApproximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter1.0-type optical format; 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW supportJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S and AVCHD movies
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; multi-frame noise reduction up to ISO 25600
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–24–70 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/1.8–2.8
Optical zoom–2.7×
Lens mountSony E-mount–
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps24 fps
Lens detail–ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 9.4–25.7 mm; ten elements in nine groups, including nine aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; built-in three-stop ND filter; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 30 cm telephoto
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 lens315 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 secondMechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; electronic shutter up to 1/32000 second; up to 30 seconds in P/A/S/M, with Bulb in mechanical manual mode; available speeds depend on aperture and shooting mode
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/settingsContinuous Hi up to approximately 24 fps at maximum image size; Mid 10 fps and Low 3 fps. Rates depend on shooting mode and shutter conditions, and slow during a sequence
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.Optical correction for stills; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction with an additional crop
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; external accessories connect through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controls–P/A/S/M, automatic, scene, panorama and memory recall modes; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer and Auto HDR; Product Showcase and Background Defocus controls
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps3840 × 2160 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.XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles. HFR modes read reduced sensor resolutions at 240/480/960 fps and upscale to Full HD; these are not full-resolution continuous video frame rates
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessoriesDirectional three-capsule microphone, supplied windscreen and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; mono playback speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,800921,600
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operationSide-hinged LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch operation includes focus and tracking
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-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)570 photographs260 photographs
Body weight409 g267 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 Hong Kong specifies 5 June 2020 retail availability; Sony Japan specifies 19 June. June month precision preserves the first retail month read without presenting the later Japanese date as global availability
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IISD/SDHC/SDXC and supported Memory Stick media; 100 Mbit/s XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXC
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe; no dedicated headphone socket
Wireless connections2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFCWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 4.1; no NFC
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinderNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 260 photographs, or 410 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds; approximately 45 minutes actual or 75 minutes continuous movie operation
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedUSB charging and power supply during shooting and playback
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 267 g body only; 294 g including NP-BX1 battery and memory card
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selectedNP-BX1 battery, Micro USB cable, windscreen, windscreen adaptor and documentation; GP-VPT2BT shooting grip and a second battery only in the ZV-1G kit (Japan)

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