Z5vs A6700
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Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
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; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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