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Alpha 6700

Sony

Alpha 6700

26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Jul 2023

vs
Alpha 7R VI

Sony

Alpha 7R VI

66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.

$4,499

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

Alpha 7R VI is 2.9 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

Alpha 6700

TravelSports & Action

Wins

8categories

Alpha 7R VI

PortraitVideo & Hybrid

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Alpha 6700 wins 0 categories·Alpha 7R VI wins 5 categories
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,296)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 26 MP)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 59 frames)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 280 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

Alpha 6700Alpha 7R VI
Resolution26 MP66.8 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max32,00032,000
Burst11 fps30 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS5-stopYes
Weight493 g713 g
Battery550 shots600 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Alpha 6700 front view

Alpha 6700

122 × 69 × 75 mm

493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7R VI front view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 × 83 mm

713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)

Alpha 6700 is 11mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.

Alpha 6700 is 220 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 75mm Alpha 6700 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Alpha 6700 back view

Alpha 6700

122 × 69 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7R VI back view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Alpha 6700 top view

Alpha 6700

122 × 75 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7R VI top view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 83 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Alpha 6700

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

Alpha 7R VI

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Alpha 6700

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

Alpha 7R VI

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseAlpha 6700Alpha 7R VI
Portrait
6.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
8.5Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
7.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

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

  • Weather sealing

    Only Alpha 6700 supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Car/Train, Airplane

  • Weight

    493 g vs 713 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    1.07 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7R VI

  • AF low-light limit

    -6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II

  • EVF resolution

    9,437,184 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    66.8 MP vs 26 MP — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    150 frames vs 59 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 280 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • ISO max (native)Both 32,000
  • AF points / zonesBoth 759
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps

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 7R VI

Pros

  • 66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free electronic burst
  • 8K 30p and 4K 120p video
  • 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
  • 9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large files demand fast cards and storage
  • 8K workflow can be heavy

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Alpha 6700
Alpha 7R VI
Resolution
26 MP
66.8 MP2.6× more
Sensor type
CMOS
Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
23.3 x 15.5 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
Alpha 6700
Alpha 7R VI
Processor
BIONZ XR + AI processing unit
BIONZ XR with AI processing unit
Alpha 6700
Alpha 7R VI
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000
32,000
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
Alpha 6700
Alpha 7R VI
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Mechanical focal plane shutter + electronic rolling shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Alpha 6700 or Alpha 7R VI?

Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 6700 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7R VI?

Alpha 6700 is 26 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?

Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 6700 or the Alpha 7R VI?

Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7R VI?

Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 220 g lighter.

Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?

Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?

Alpha 6700: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 550 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 6700 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.

How much does each cost?

Alpha 6700 launched at $1,399 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 6700 is $3,100 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.