Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Released Jul 2023
Alpha 1 II is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
Alpha 6700
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 44 frames)
- BAlpha 6700 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,296)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 14mm wider, 28mm taller, and 8mm thicker than Alpha 6700.
Alpha 1 II is 250 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 75mm Alpha 6700
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 44 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
493 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
570 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 1 II or Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 6700 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 1 II or the Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 6700?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 250 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 II and 570 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the Alpha 6700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $5,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.