Sony α a6700
Sony
96 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z5
Nikon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony α a6700
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sony a6700 is widely praised for its compact size, intuitive interface, and impressive autofocus. Users upgrading from older cameras note significant improvements in image quality and ease of use. However, the lack of included instructions and the need to learn many features are common frustrations. The camera is highly recommended for travel and content creation, though some accessories like the included SD card may not support high-end video modes.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Intuitive interface and easy to use
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent image quality
- Great for travel and content creation
Cons
- No included instructions
- Steep learning curve for many features
- Supplied SD card does not support 4K 120fps
Build quality 2
Autofocus performance 4
Image quality 3
Ease of use 4
Size and portability 3
Learning curve 2
Nikon Z Z5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Vlogging
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Youtube
Travel
Video
Specifications
| Sony α a6700 | Nikon Z Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 24.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 495 | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | 550 shots★ | 470 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony α a6700
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Nikon Z Z5
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony α a6700
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.