GH4vs A6700
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
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 gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £999 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 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, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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