Sony Alpha 6700 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6700Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$1400 body only$350
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessLens-style
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels27.0 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.0 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,00080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ProcessorBionz XRBionz X
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41285184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsLight, Standard, Fine, Extra FineNormal
      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 Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      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
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points759
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLCDDepends on connected smartphone
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dots0k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30s4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 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 Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 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 Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      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 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      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 SMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      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 Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      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 Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      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
      NFC
      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
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      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 Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Dimensions122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 2.52")68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28")
      Weight (inc. batteries)493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 5.1 x 4.9"4.6 x 4.6 x 4"
      Package Weight1.585 lb0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Battery PackNP-FZ1000NP-BN,
      Battery Life570 shots200 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro
      Other Sony Alpha 6700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Self Timer 2/5/10-Second DelayYes (2, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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