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A6700 vs ZV-E1
Quick take: The A6700 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6700 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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.
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6700Sony · 2023 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,329Best | £1,779 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.0MPBest | 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 electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 493g (body only) | 483g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| 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 slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
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
ZV-E1
Portrait
7.8/10
7.0/10
Street
7.7/10
6.9/10
Travel
7.1/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.8/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.1/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
7.1/10
Casual
6.0/10
5.9/10
Food
7.4/10
7.1/10
Macro
7.1/10
6.7/10
Architecture
6.2/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
6.5/10
7.2/10
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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