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A6700 vs A7
Quick take: The A6700 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A7 is the most affordable.
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?
A6700 — All-Round & Video: Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
A7 — Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction: The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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
A7 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6700Sony · 2023 | A7Sony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,329 | £151 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.0MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA)Best | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 493g (body only) | 474g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A6700
A7
Portrait
7.8/10
6.6/10
Street
7.7/10
6.2/10
Travel
7.1/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
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Filmmaking
6.6/10
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Documentary
7.8/10
5.6/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
5.8/10
Landscape
6.1/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
6.5/10
Casual
6.0/10
3.9/10
Food
7.4/10
5.7/10
Macro
7.1/10
5.0/10
Architecture
6.2/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
6.5/10
5.6/10
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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