Sony a7R vs Sony a6700 Specifications Comparison
Camera Feature | Sony a7R | Sony a6700 |
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Announced | October 2013 | July 2023 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ XR |
Resolution | 36.4 MP | 26.0 MP |
Pixel Dimensions | 7360×4912 | 6192 x 4128 |
Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) |
Sensor Pixel Size | 4.87µ | 3.76µ |
Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
Max Native ISO | ISO 6,400 | ISO 32,000 |
Extended ISOs | ISO 50-25,600 | ISO 50-102,400 |
High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 4 FPS | 11 FPS |
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | No electronic shutter | 11 FPS |
Notes for High FPS Shooting | Autofocus fixed at first frame for 4 FPS shooting; 12-bit raw only | None |
Buffer Size (Raw) | 16 frames (4 FPS) | 59 frames (11 FPS) |
Autofocus System | Contrast Detect | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition |
Autofocus Points | 25 | 759 |
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | 0 EV | -3 EV |
Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 | 1/160 |
Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
Raw Video | No | No |
4K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 120 FPS |
1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 240 FPS |
Additional Video Crop Factor | No | Extra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop) |
Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:2 |
Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 780 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-II) |
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
Rear LCD Resolution | 0.92 million dots | 1.04 million dots |
Articulating LCD | Single Axis | Fully Articulating |
Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 2.36 million dots |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Voice Memo | No | No |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
GPS | No | No |
Bluetooth | No | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
USB Type | Type B 2.0 | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Battery Type | NP-FW50 | NP-FZ100 |
Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 270 frames | 550 frames |
Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 340 frames | 570 frames |
Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 465 g (1.03 lbs.) | 493 g (1.09 lbs.) |
Dimensions (LxHxD) | 127 x 94 x 58 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.3″)1 | 122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)2 |
Price Comparison | ||
MSRP, Body Only | $2300 (Discontinued) | $1400 (Check Current Price) |
Used Prices | Sony a7R Used Prices | Sony a6700 Used Prices |
1The Sony a7R’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match typical standards today, 10mm were added to the a7R’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
2The Sony a6700’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder |
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