A6700vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £700 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 493g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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