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 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Alpha 6700 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 6700
Wins
Alpha 7C
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 6700 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7C has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- AAlpha 6700 has higher Max video bit rate (280 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 6700 has higher EVF magnification (1.07 × vs 0.59 ×)
- BAlpha 7C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
Alpha 6700 is 2mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Alpha 7C but it is also 15mm thicker.
Alpha 6700 is 16 g lighter than Alpha 7C.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm Alpha 6700 · 60mm Alpha 7C
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 7C
124 × 71 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 7C
124 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Alpha 7C
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.3× 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 7C
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I
Max video bit rate
280 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.07 × vs 0.59 × — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 59.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds AVCHD, H.264
AA filter
Only Alpha 7C supports it
EVF refresh rate
120 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
740 shots vs 550 shots — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 5 stops
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 7C
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓24MP hybrid
- ✓Great for travel
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by A7C II
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 sports, Alpha 6700 or Alpha 7C?
Alpha 6700 scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 7C — 11fps burst — solid for most action.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7C?
Alpha 6700 is 26 MP and Alpha 7C is 24.2 MP, so the Alpha 6700 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7C have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7C has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 6700 or the Alpha 7C?
Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7C reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7C?
Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g and Alpha 7C weighs 509 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 16 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7C record 4K video?
Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7C: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7C weather sealed?
Alpha 6700: Yes. Alpha 7C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 550 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 6700 and 740 shots for the Alpha 7C, giving the Alpha 7C the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 6700 launched at $1,399 and Alpha 7C at $1,799. The Alpha 6700 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.