Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6700Alpha DSLR-A230
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6600 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A290
      MSRP$1400 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels27.0 Megapixel10.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.0 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      ProcessorBionz XRBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41283872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsLight, Standard, Fine, Extra FineFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points7599
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dots230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.55x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30s30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps2.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 26 MP for up to 59 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range10.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      DxO Low Light ISO531
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.4
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s]

      XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:0 8-BitUHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
      *As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Dimensions122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 2.52")128 x 97 x 68 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 5.1 x 4.9"
      Package Weight1.585 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Battery PackNP-FZ1000NP-FH50
      Battery Life570 shots230 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Self Timer 2/5/10-Second Delay 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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