Z50 IIvs A6700
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
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 z50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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