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Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82
Sony Alpha a6700 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2023
  • Old Model is Sony A6600
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A6700 versus Sony ZV-E1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6700 (26MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the A6700 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The A6700 was introduced 4 months later than the ZV-E1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A6700 grades vs the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony ZV-E1

 A6700 ZV-E1 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A6700

 ZV-E1 A6700 

Common features in the Sony A6700 and Sony ZV-E1

 A6700 ZV-E1 
IntroducedJuly 2023March 2023Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6700 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A6700 versus the ZV-E1.

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6700 and ZV-E1 is 75 and 80 respectively.

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6700 and ZV-E1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6700 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6700 will give you more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6700 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6700 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6700
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
83
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (483g)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6700 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography information
86
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low