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1 J5 vs A6700
Quick take: The A6700 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the A6700 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 | A6700Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £1,329 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 493g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-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
1 J5
A6700
Portrait
4.3/10
7.8/10
Street
6.7/10
7.7/10
Travel
6.1/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
6.6/10
Documentary
4.1/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
7.5/10
Landscape
3.9/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.0/10
6.0/10
Food
4.8/10
7.4/10
Macro
3.4/10
7.1/10
Architecture
3.9/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
6.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.8/10
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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