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A6500 vs A6700
Quick take: The A6700 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6500 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6500 — Travel, Street & Versatile Everyday Photography: The first Sony APS-C with IBIS — the A6500 added in-body stabilisation, touch AF, and a far deeper buffer to the A6300's already strong formula.
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
A6500 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want IBIS in a compact weather-sealed E-mount body
- A6300 owners who need the stabilisation or touch AF the A6300 lacked
- Street and documentary photographers who want a capable compact with weather sealing
- Sony E-mount shooters looking for a capable used body at an accessible price
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 | A6500Sony · 2016 | A6700Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £345 usedBest | £1,329 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (full pixel readout), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points, face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops (first Sony APS-C with IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 453g (with battery and card)Best | 493g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 53.3mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 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
A6500
A6700
Portrait
6.6/10
7.8/10
Street
7.1/10
7.7/10
Travel
6.4/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
5.1/10
6.6/10
Documentary
5.8/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
6.6/10
7.5/10
Landscape
5.5/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.3/10
8.1/10
Casual
4.8/10
6.0/10
Food
6.3/10
7.4/10
Macro
5.7/10
7.1/10
Architecture
5.4/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
6.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.8/10
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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