Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Released May 2023
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Released Jul 2023
Alpha 6700 is 2 months newer.
Wins
Z8
Wins
Alpha 6700
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 6700 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 44 frames)
- AZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- AZ8 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AZ8 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 26 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Z8 is 22mm wider, 50mm taller, and 8mm thicker than Alpha 6700.
Z8 is 327 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Z8 · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z8
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
Z8
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 $2600 price gap separates a high-resolution full-frame stacked sensor professional tool from a compact APS-C enthusiast body.
Choose the Nikon Z8 if you require elite speed and resolution for professional workflows, as its stacked sensor enables 20fps electronic bursts and 8K raw video recording. The dual card slots and 45.7-megapixel sensor provide the redundancy and detail needed for commercial assignments.
Choose the Sony Alpha 6700 if portability and value are your priorities for travel or street photography. At 493g, it offers a significantly lighter build than the Z8 while maintaining advanced AI subject recognition and a 560-shot battery life.
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 44 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z8 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Z8 supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
Battery life (CIPA)
570 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Weight
493 g vs 820 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 493 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
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 landscape, Z8 or Alpha 6700?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 6700 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Z8 and Alpha 6700?
Z8 is 45.7 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z8 and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
Z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z8 or the Alpha 6700?
Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z8 and Alpha 6700?
Z8 weighs 820 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 327 g lighter.
Do the Z8 and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z8 and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
Z8: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the Z8 and 570 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the Alpha 6700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z8 launched at $3,999 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $2,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.