A6700vs A9 II
Sony
A9 II (2019)
Starting from £3299 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — A9 II (2019): The A9 II polished the A9's groundbreaking formula — 20fps blackout-free, improved subject tracking, and a LAN port made it the professional sports standard.
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
A9 II (2019)
- Sports photographers who need 20fps with reliable eye and body tracking
- Photojournalists who need LAN transfer and instant wireless file delivery
- Wildlife photographers who want the fastest Sony AF in a proven body
- A9 owners who need the improved ergonomics, weather sealing, and Ethernet
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 is the most affordable; only the a9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | A9 II (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £3,299 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 493g body only | 678g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | A9 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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