Sony a6700 vs Sony α7
The bottom line
These sit in different sensor classes, and that decides most of it. The Sony α7 is full-frame (474g (1.04 lb), $1,699) — larger sensor, shallower depth-of-field and cleaner high-ISO. The Sony a6700 is APS-C (493g (1.09 lb), $1,399), trading some of that for a lighter, cheaper body and extra effective reach from lenses. Pick the format that matches how you shoot before splitting hairs on features.
Choose the Sony a6700 if…
- ✓You shoot action, sports or wildlife — 11fps burst plus dedicated subject-tracking AF keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 5fps would drop frames.
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour, Log for gradable footage, no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap) and both mic and headphone jacks for monitored audio.
- ✓You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
- ✓You vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Choose the Sony α7 if…
- ✓You prioritise shallow depth-of-field and clean high-ISO — its full-frame sensor is larger than the APS-C one, so backgrounds blur more and noise stays lower in dim light.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Sony a6700 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
- ›Price: the Sony a6700 launched at $1,399, $300 under the Sony α7 — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Burst: the Sony a6700 shoots 11fps to the Sony α7's 5fps — the gap that decides whether you nail the peak moment in sports and wildlife.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Sony a6700 has in-body IS — slower handheld shutter speeds and steadier video without relying on stabilised lenses.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony a6700 or the Sony α7 better?
These sit in different sensor classes, and that decides most of it. The Sony α7 is full-frame (474g (1.04 lb), $1,699) — larger sensor, shallower depth-of-field and cleaner high-ISO. The Sony a6700 is APS-C (493g (1.09 lb), $1,399), trading some of that for a lighter, cheaper body and extra effective reach from lenses. Pick the format that matches how you shoot before splitting hairs on features.
Who should choose the Sony a6700?
Choose the Sony a6700 if you shoot action, sports or wildlife — 11fps burst plus dedicated subject-tracking AF keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 5fps would drop frames. Choose it if you shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour, Log for gradable footage, no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap) and both mic and headphone jacks for monitored audio. Choose it if you shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens. Choose it if you vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Who should choose the Sony α7?
Choose the Sony α7 if you prioritise shallow depth-of-field and clean high-ISO — its full-frame sensor is larger than the APS-C one, so backgrounds blur more and noise stays lower in dim light.
What is the main difference between the Sony a6700 and the Sony α7?
Video: the Sony a6700 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ X |
| Effective Resolution | 26 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 32000 | 100 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 102400 | 50 – 25600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 | 1/250 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 11 fps | 5 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | − |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | 29 min |
| Log Profiles | S-Log3 / S-Cinetone | − |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 759 | 117 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | 25 |
| Low Light AF | -3 EV | -1 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | No |
| Animal AF | Yes | No |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 0.92M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | No |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | − |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Micro USB 2.0 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-II | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,399 | $1,699 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy / Polycarbonate | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 122×69×75.1 mm | 126.9×94.4×48.2 mm |
| Weight | 493g (1.09 lb) | 474g (1.04 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 550 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 570 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
