Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021): The one-lens solution for Nikon Z users — 5× zoom range, S-line sharpness, and versatile enough for almost any situation.
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.
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A6700 (2023)
Quick take: Only the nikkor z 24-120mm f/4 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £999 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | 35cm minimum focus distance | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Multi Focus System — fast, quiet, and precise | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | VR (4.5 stops, up to 6 stops with Z-mount bodies with IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 630g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 84mm diameter × 114mm length | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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