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 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
Alpha 9 III is 6 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 6700
Wins
Alpha 9 III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 6700 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,296)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 59 frames)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Alpha 6700 is 14mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than Alpha 9 III.
Alpha 6700 is 210 g lighter than Alpha 9 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm Alpha 6700 · 83mm Alpha 9 III
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 9 III
136 × 97 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 9 III
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Alpha 9 III
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 9 III
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 250 — lower is better
Weight
493 g vs 703 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
550 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.07 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 9 III
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — 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
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 59 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 280 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓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 9 III
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 120fps
- ✓Zero rolling shutter
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Pre-capture buffer
Cons
- –24.6MP only
- –Premium price
- –Battery drain at max speed
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Alpha 6700 or Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 9 III scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 6700 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 6700 is 26 MP and Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP, so the Alpha 6700 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 9 III have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 6700 or the Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g and Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 210 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 9 III record 4K video?
Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 6700 and Alpha 9 III weather sealed?
Alpha 6700: Yes. Alpha 9 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 550 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 6700 and 400 shots for the Alpha 9 III, giving the Alpha 6700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 6700 launched at $1,399 and Alpha 9 III at $5,999. The Alpha 6700 is $4,600 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.