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A6700 vs Sony FX2
Quick take: The Sony FX2 has the highest resolution at 33MP; 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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6700Sony · 2023 | Sony FX2Sony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,449Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | Dynamic Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest |
| Weight | 493g (body only)Best | 679g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX2
Portrait
7.8/10
7.0/10
Street
7.7/10
5.3/10
Travel
7.3/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.8/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.1/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
6.6/10
Casual
5.9/10
5.1/10
Food
7.4/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.1/10
5.4/10
Architecture
6.2/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
6.5/10
6.3/10
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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