Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 6700
Wins
Alpha 7 V
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 44 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Alpha 6700 is 8mm narrower, 27mm shorter, and 7mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
Alpha 6700 is 202 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm Alpha 6700 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 6700
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ 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 6700
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
Weight
493 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Car/Train
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
95 frames vs 44 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 600 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Alpha 6700 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 6700 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7 V — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 6700 is 26 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 6700 or the Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 202 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Alpha 6700: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 570 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 6700 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 6700 launched at $1,399 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 6700 is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.