Upgrade Guide

Sony A6700→Sony A5000

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

You own

Sony

A6700

£1,329

2023

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Upgrade to

Sony

A5000

£78 used (-£1,251)

2014

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The A5000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A6700. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A6700	A5000
Price	£1,329	£78 used
Released	2023	2014	↓
Sensor	26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS	20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	26MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit	Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)	25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~570 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	493g (body only)	269g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots	None (rear screen only)
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Single SD slot

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