Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Released Jul 2023
EOS R6 V is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
Alpha 6700
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 759)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 44 frames)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
EOS R6 V is 20mm wider, 14mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Alpha 6700.
EOS R6 V is 195 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 6700
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 759 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 44 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train
Weight
493 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Alpha 6700
Pros
- ✓AI-based subject recognition from A7R V
- ✓4K 120p Super35 — outstanding slow-motion
- ✓5-stop IBIS in a compact APS-C body
- ✓10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –APS-C sensor — narrower DR vs. full-frame
- –LCD resolution 1.03M dots — below competitors
- –No headphone jack
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R6 V or Alpha 6700?
Alpha 6700 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R6 V — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6700?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the Alpha 6700?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6700?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 195 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 570 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $1,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.