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PEN vs A6700
Quick take: The A6700 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the PEN is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 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 | PENOM System · 2026 | A6700Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849Best | £1,449 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronicBest | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 393g (with battery and card)Best | 493g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | 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
PEN
A6700
Portrait
7.0/10
7.8/10
Street
7.8/10
7.7/10
Travel
7.4/10
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
6.6/10
Documentary
7.0/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
7.5/10
Landscape
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
8.1/10
Casual
6.3/10
5.9/10
Food
6.9/10
7.4/10
Macro
6.8/10
7.1/10
Architecture
6.1/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
6.5/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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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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