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Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony ZV-1 II

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SonyAlpha 6700SonyZV-1 II
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023June 2023
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; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites and up to 16.8 MP effective movie pixels
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 4.0) and RAW+JPEG; XAVC S movies using H.264 compression and two-channel LPCM audio
ISO detailISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurableStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded lower limit ISO 80; Auto ISO with adjustable limits. PhotographyBlog's introductory ISO 100 figure is not the maker's standard lower limit
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–18–50 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/1.8–4
Lens mountSony E-mount–
StabilisationSensor shiftElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst11 fps24 fps
Lens detail–ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 6.9–17.6 mm; nine elements in nine groups, including five aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; three-stop ND filter; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lens
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 lensFast Hybrid AF; up to 315 phase-detection points for stills or 273 for movies; human and animal recognition for stills and movies; adjustable movie AF transition speed and subject-shift sensitivity
ShutterMechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 secondElectronic shutter; still range 1/32000–1/4 second; movie range 1/12800–1 second; external-flash sync 1/100 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/settingsContinuous Hi up to approximately 24 fps; maker buffer claims 170 Extra Fine, 188 Fine or 189 Standard large JPEGs, 80 RAW or 78 RAW+JPEG frames
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.Electronic Active Mode for movies, with an additional crop; unavailable for 120p recording or 120 fps S&Q; no optical or sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; compatible Sony external flash through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controls–±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look and Cinematic Vlog settings
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 8-bit 4:2:0 at 29.97/23.98 fps NTSC, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 119.88 fps. Cinematic Vlog records black bars into the 16:9 file to give a 2.35:1 image area at 23.98 fps; it is not a separate wider recording resolution
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessoriesIntelligent three-capsule microphone with automatic, front, rear or all-direction pickup; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm microphone input; Multi Interface Shoe does not support the digital audio interface
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 TFT LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch shooting controls, focus, tracking, shutter and AE
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 photographs290 photographs
Body weight409 g266 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's UK announcement gives June 2023 availability; Sony Japan specifies 23 June. Month precision retains the earliest maker-stated retail window read
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/IIShared SD/Memory Stick Duo card slot; S&Q uses SDHC/SDXC Class 10 or faster, with UHS-I U3 for 100 Mbit/s
PortsUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface ShoeUSB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
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; Bluetooth 4.2; Creators' App transfer and remote operation
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinderNP-BX1; current maker CIPA claim approximately 290 still photographs, 45 minutes actual or 75 minutes continuous movie operation; TechRadar's 260-shot statement differs from the maker's current specification
ChargingUSB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not includedIn-camera USB charging and USB power supply; USB cable and mains adaptor not included
Dimensions122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mmApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.7 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 266 g body only; 292 g including 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, windscreen and windscreen adaptor; shooting-grip kit includes GP-VPT2BT and a second battery (Japan)

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