A6000vs A6700
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
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 a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6000 (2014) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6000 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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