Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6700 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6700 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss Digital X is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6700 were released 2023 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X was released 2006. That is a 17 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a6700 | 2023 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 2006 |
Type of camera
Sony a6700 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6700 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a6700 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a6700 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a6700 |
26 MP
25560576 pixels 6192 x 4128 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Sony a6700 has a 154 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a6700 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. Sony a6700 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a6700 | 100-32000 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6700
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a6700 | 11 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a6700. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss Digital X does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X weighs 556 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 13% heavier than Sony a6700 and its 493 gr (or 1.09 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a6700 | 493 gr 1.09 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 556 gr 1.23 lb |
Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6700 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Name | Sony a6700 | Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2023-07-12 | 2006-08-24 |
| MSRP | 1399 USD | 799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6192 x 4128 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 26 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 759 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.5” |
| Screen dots | 1036800 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Frames per second | 11 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via App) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FZ100
|
Battery Pack NB-2LH
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 570 shots | 360 shots |
| Width | 122 mm | 127 mm |
| Height | 69 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 64 mm | 65 mm |
| Weight | 493 gram | 556 gram |