A6700vs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 493g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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