Sony a6700 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Sony a6700 | Nikon Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2023 | August 2018 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 6 |
| Resolution | 26.0 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6192×4128 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 3.76µ | 5.94µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 32,000 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-204,800 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 11 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 11 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | None | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 59 frames (11 FPS) | 43 frames (12 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 759 | 273 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -3 EV | -6 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 | 1/200 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 10 (12 with paid upgrade) |
| Raw Video | No | No (Yes, externally, with paid upgrade) |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 240 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | Extra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop) | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 780 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type B |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07x (0.69x FF equiv.) | 0.8x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 | Type C 3.1 |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | EN-EL15b |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 550 frames | 310 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 570 frames | 380 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 493 g (1.09 lbs.) | 675 g (1.49 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)1 | 134 x 101 x 83 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 3.2″)2 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1400 (Check Current Price) | $2000 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Sony a6700 Used Prices | Nikon Z6 Used Prices |
| 1The Sony a6700’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder | ||
| 2The Nikon Z6’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z6’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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