Sony ILCE-6700
Canon EOS M5
What Buyers Say
Sony ILCE-6700
The Sony A6700 is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, compact size, and impressive image quality, making it a popular upgrade for both enthusiasts and professionals. However, several users report overheating issues, occasional defects like dust in the viewfinder or lens, and the lack of a battery charger in the box. Despite these drawbacks, most reviewers find it a worthy investment, especially for travel and wildlife photography.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Great image quality
- Excellent video capabilities
- Improved battery life
Cons
- Overheating issues
- No battery charger included
- Dust in viewfinder/lens
- Occasional defects
- No built-in flash
Canon EOS M5
The Canon EOS M5 is highly praised for its compact size, lightweight build, and excellent image quality. Users appreciate the mechanical controls and the 18-150mm lens as a versatile travel combo. Some note the lack of 4K video and silent mode, but overall it's considered a great value, especially with deals.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent image quality
- Mechanical controls
- Versatile 18-150mm lens
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- No 4K video
- No silent mode
- No headphone jack
- No panoramic mode
- Plastic build
Scores
Specifications
| Sony ILCE-6700 | Canon EOS M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 495 | -1 to +18 EV |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | 9 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 11 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 550 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony ILCE-6700
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Canon EOS M5
- Strong sensor (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.