A6700vs A7C II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a6700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 493g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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