A6700vs FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
VS
Sony
FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018)
From £1199
Best for Astrophotography, street & environmental portraits
View FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
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.
Astrophotography, Street & Environmental Portraits — FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018): The finest wide-angle prime Sony makes — sharp, fast, and beautifully built.
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
Quick take: The a6700 is the most affordable; only the fe 24mm f/1.4 gm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 493g body only | 445g |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 75.4mm diameter × 92.4mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
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