Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
Alpha 6700 is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
Z9
Wins
Alpha 6700
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 6700 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 44 frames)
- AZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 6700 has lower Weight (493 g vs 1160 g)
- AZ9 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Z9 is 27mm wider, 81mm taller, and 15mm thicker than Alpha 6700.
Z9 is 667 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm Z9 · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
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
Z9
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 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 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
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 Z9 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
493 g vs 1160 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.
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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?
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Sony Alpha 6700
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z9 or Alpha 6700?
Z9 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 Z9 and Alpha 6700?
Z9 is 45.7 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z9 and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z9 or the Alpha 6700?
Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z9 and Alpha 6700?
Z9 weighs 1160 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 667 g lighter.
Do the Z9 and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z9 and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
Z9: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 740 shots (CIPA) for the Z9 and 570 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z9 launched at $5,499 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $4,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.