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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs A6700

Quick take: The A6700 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6700 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

A6700 — All-Round & Video: Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

Who should buy what
A6700 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
  • APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
  • Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
  • A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026A6700Sony · 2023
Price £1,729£1,449Best
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP26.0MPBest
Video 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles)759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation 7.5-stop IBIS5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 40fps electronicBest11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF)~570 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 546g (with battery and card)493g (body only)Best
Dimensions —122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dotsEVF, 2.36M dots
Screen Vari-angle touchscreen3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mountSony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
A6700
Portrait
8.3/10
7.8/10
Street
6.9/10
7.7/10
Travel
6.6/10
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
6.6/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
7.5/10
Landscape
6.4/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.9/10
Food
8.0/10
7.4/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.1/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
6.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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