A6700vs ZV-E10
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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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 24.2MP |
| 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, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 493g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| 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, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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