Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony ZV-1F
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| SonyAlpha 6700 | SonyZV-1F | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2023 | October 2022 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor format | APS-C | 1.0-type |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS | Exmor RS CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.3 × 15.5 mm | 13.2 × 8.8 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26 MP | 20.1 MP |
| Largest image | 6192 × 4128 | 5472 × 3648 |
| RAW recording | Yes | No |
| Standard ISO range | 100–32000 | 125–12800 |
| Sensor detail | Approximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter | 1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites |
| Image formats | JPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW support | JPEG only, with Extra Fine, Fine and Standard quality; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S movies |
| ISO detail | ISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable | Standard still range ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; Auto ISO 125–6400 |
| Image processor | BIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit | BIONZ X |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Built-in lens | – | 20 mm equivalent |
| Maximum aperture | – | f/2 |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount | – |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Electronic only |
| Maximum continuous burst | 11 fps | 16 fps |
| Lens detail | – | ZEISS Tessar T* fixed lens; actual focal length 7.6 mm; six elements in six groups; seven-blade aperture; 40.5 mm filter thread; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lens; no built-in ND filter |
| Autofocus | Maximum 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 lens | 425-point contrast-detection AF; AF-S, AF-C and manual focus; tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies |
| Shutter | Mechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 second | Electronic shutter only; maker specification gives 1/4–1/32000 second in P/A/S/M modes; PhotographyBlog's 30-second long-exposure statement conflicts with the maker and is not used |
| Burst detail | Maximum 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/settings | Speed Priority Continuous shooting reaches approximately 16 fps at maximum image size; ordinary continuous shooting approximately 3.5 fps. The maker warns that shooting speed slows during a sequence and depends on the shooting mode |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-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 a crop; unavailable for 120p/100p movies and corresponding S&Q frame rates; no optical stabilisation |
| Flash | No built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe | No built-in flash or supported external flash mode in the maker specifications; the accessory shoe is for mounting accessories, not a Multi Interface Shoe |
| Exposure controls | – | P/A/S/M and automatic still, movie and S&Q modes; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer; Product Showcase and Background Defocus controls |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 3840 × 2160 at 120 fps | 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps |
| Video detail | Internal 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 picture profiles; 1280 × 720 proxy recording |
| Audio | Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories | Built-in directional three-capsule microphone; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; adjustable recording level |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,036,800 | 921,600 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Fully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation | Side-hinged LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; screen dots count colour subpixels |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-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-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 570 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Body weight | 409 g | 229 g (better) |
| Release detail | Sony 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 states October 2022 availability; Japan specifies 28 October. Month precision preserves the earlier UK retail window without borrowing a review's exact date |
| Recording media | One SD slot supporting UHS-I/II | SD/SDHC/SDXC and supported Memory Stick media; 100 Mbit/s XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXC |
| Ports | USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe | USB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; PhotographyBlog's references to Micro USB, powered shoe accessories and flash support conflict with the maker and are not used |
| Wireless connections | 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth 4.1; no NFC |
| Battery life detail | NP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinder | NP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 360 still photographs, or 540 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds; approximately 60 minutes actual or 90 minutes continuous movie operation |
| Charging | USB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not included | USB charging and power supply supported during shooting and playback |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm | Approximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.4 mm (width × height × depth) |
| Weight detail | Approximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory card | Approximately 229 g body only; 256 g including NP-BX1 battery and memory card |
| In the box | NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected | NP-BX1 battery, USB-C cable, windscreen, windscreen adaptor, lens cap and documentation (Japan) |
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