Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
Z6 III is 11 months newer.
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Wins
Z6 III
Wins
Alpha 6700
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ6 III has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 59 frames)
- AZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 6700 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 299)
- AZ6 III has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,296)
- AZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Z6 III is 1mm thinner than Alpha 6700 but it is also 17mm wider and 33mm taller.
Z6 III is 267 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm Z6 III · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z6 III
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
Z6 III
Nikon Z
90+
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
The verdict
The $1100 price gap separates the Nikon Z6 III's high-speed full-frame performance from the Sony Alpha 6700's compact APS-C design.
Choose the Nikon Z6 III if you require a professional video workflow and fast-action capabilities, as it offers 6K RAW video and a 20fps electronic burst rate with a 200-shot RAW buffer. Its 8-stop in-body image stabilization and dual card slots provide the reliability needed for demanding productions.
Choose the Sony Alpha 6700 if portability and battery efficiency are priorities for travel or street photography. This 493g body delivers 560 shots per charge and features an advanced 759-point AI phase-detect autofocus system that includes insect recognition.
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 59 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Z6 III supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
AF points / zones
759 vs 299 — higher is better
Weight
493 g vs 760 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
550 shots vs 360 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.07 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Max video bit rate
280 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher 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 (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
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
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Z6 III and Alpha 6700 at major authorized retailers.
Nikon Z6 III
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z6 III or Alpha 6700?
Z6 III scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 6700 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Z6 III and Alpha 6700?
Z6 III is 24.5 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 6700 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z6 III and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z6 III or the Alpha 6700?
Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z6 III and Alpha 6700?
Z6 III weighs 760 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 267 g lighter.
Do the Z6 III and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
Z6 III: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z6 III and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
Z6 III: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Z6 III and 550 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the Alpha 6700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z6 III launched at $2,499 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.