Upgrade Guide

Sony A6000→Sony A6700

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A6000

£249

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A6700

£999 (+£750)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A6000. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A6700

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	A6000	A6700
Price	£249	£999
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS	26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus	179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation	None	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate	11fps	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life	~360 shots (CIPA)	~570 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	344g (with battery and card)	493g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot

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