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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Launched July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A6000 was unveiled 10 years prior to the A6700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A6000 grades against the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony A6700

 A6000 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony A6000

 A6700 A6000 
LaunchedJuly 2023April 2014More modern by 112 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony A6700

 A6000 A6700 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6000 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A6000 against the A6700.

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A6000 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6000 and A6700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6700 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6700 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6000
Sports photography with Sony A6700
73
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
87
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
Sony A6700 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6000
Landscape photography with Sony A6700
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6700 as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony A6700
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Alpha a6700
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-23 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 179 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 199
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 344g (0.76 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 570 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $548 $1,399