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A6700 vs A7R IV
Quick take: The A7R IV has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A6700 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.
A7R IV — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6700Sony · 2023 | A7R IVSony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,329Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 493g (body only)Best | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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
A7R IV
Portrait
7.8/10
8.1/10
Street
7.7/10
6.2/10
Travel
7.3/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
7.8/10
Vlogging & Video
7.1/10
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Filmmaking
6.6/10
6.4/10
Documentary
7.8/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
7.4/10
Landscape
6.1/10
7.9/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
7.7/10
Casual
6.0/10
4.8/10
Food
7.4/10
7.4/10
Macro
7.1/10
6.5/10
Architecture
6.2/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
6.5/10
6.9/10
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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