Sony a6700 vs Nikon Z6: What Should You Get?

Sony a6700 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a6700Nikon Z6
AnnouncedJuly 2023August 2018
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XREXPEED 6
Resolution26.0 MP24.5 MP
Pixel Dimensions6192 x 41286000×4000
Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.76µ5.94µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)YesYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 32,000ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds900 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS12 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNoneNone
Buffer Size (Raw)59 frames (11 FPS)43 frames (12 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognitionHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points759273
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-3 EV-6 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)10 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits10 (12 with paid upgrade)
Raw VideoNoNo (Yes, externally, with paid upgrade)
4K Maximum Framerate120 FPS30 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate240 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorExtra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop)No
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit780 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots11
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)CFExpress Type B
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingSingle Axis
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots3.69 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 2Type C 3.1
Battery TypeNP-FZ100EN-EL15b
Battery Life (Viewfinder)550 frames310 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)570 frames380 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
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″)1134 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 PricesSony a6700 Used PricesNikon 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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