A6700vs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 20.1MP |
| 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) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 493g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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