G85vs A6700
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
A6700 (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £999 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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