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Z5 vs A6700
Quick take: The A6700 has the highest resolution at 26MP.
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?
Z5 — Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers: The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
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 | Z5Nikon · 2020 | A6700Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,249Best | £1,329 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.0MPBest |
| 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 electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 590g (body only) | 493g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| 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 slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
Z5
A6700
Portrait
7.7/10
7.8/10
Street
6.1/10
7.7/10
Travel
6.1/10
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
7.3/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
6.6/10
Documentary
6.7/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
7.5/10
Landscape
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.2/10
6.0/10
Food
6.6/10
7.4/10
Macro
6.4/10
7.1/10
Architecture
6.0/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
6.4/10
6.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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7.1/10
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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