Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
- Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Revealed July 2023
- Succeeded the Sony A6600

Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The A7R III was announced 6 years earlier than the A6700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A7R III matches up vs the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A6700
A7R III | A6700 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+400k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony A7R III
A6700 | A7R III | |||
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Revealed | July 2023 | ![]() | October 2017 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A6700
A7R III | A6700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III has got physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Examine the Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A7R III versus the A6700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and A6700 is 63 and 75 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and A6700.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R III using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will offer you extra detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7R III is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Sony A7R III vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha a6700 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-10-25 | 2023-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 6192 x 4128 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 199 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 1,440k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 657 gr (1.45 lbs) | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3523 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 570 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $2,800 | $1,399 |