A6700 vs A7C2 or R
p.1 #1A6700 vs A7C2 or R
Photography is becoming a less and less important hobby for me, so I'm downsizing my gear. I've sold my big Nikon equipment and just have a Z30, which is not ideal. I shoot a mix of landscape, nature, and wildlife.
I plan to switch to Sony soon. My primary requirement is for a small, capable body and lens or two to fit in a 2-4L hiking fanny pack for outdoor photography. I think I've got lenses more or less figured out.
Where I'm struggling is picking a camera between the A6700, A7Cii, and A7Cr. The A6700 seems to be a logical choice with its slightly bigger grip and native APSC for small lenses. But I've briefly owned an A6500 and did not like it ergonomically, and the A6700 does not seem popular, for example, it's almost impossible to find in Buy/Sell here.
The A7Cii also makes sense. I've used the 33MP sensor in the A7iv and liked it quite a bit. But it's a little under-megapixeled for APSC mode and wildlife. That'd probably push me to buy the new 600/6.3 instead of the 400/4.5, which combined with a more expensive body jumps the total cost by well over $1000. The A7Cr is in some ways like buying both in one camera, but I really don't need 61MP full frame which will stress my computer and storage, and again it's kind of expensive.
Are there any A6700 defenders/users out there? Does anybody love or at least really like it?
Edited on Nov 14, 2026 at 05:56 PM · View previous versions
I plan to switch to Sony soon. My primary requirement is for a small, capable body and lens or two to fit in a 2-4L hiking fanny pack for outdoor photography. I think I've got lenses more or less figured out.
Where I'm struggling is picking a camera between the A6700, A7Cii, and A7Cr. The A6700 seems to be a logical choice with its slightly bigger grip and native APSC for small lenses. But I've briefly owned an A6500 and did not like it ergonomically, and the A6700 does not seem popular, for example, it's almost impossible to find in Buy/Sell here.
The A7Cii also makes sense. I've used the 33MP sensor in the A7iv and liked it quite a bit. But it's a little under-megapixeled for APSC mode and wildlife. That'd probably push me to buy the new 600/6.3 instead of the 400/4.5, which combined with a more expensive body jumps the total cost by well over $1000. The A7Cr is in some ways like buying both in one camera, but I really don't need 61MP full frame which will stress my computer and storage, and again it's kind of expensive.
Are there any A6700 defenders/users out there? Does anybody love or at least really like it?
Edited on Nov 14, 2026 at 05:56 PM · View previous versions
Nov 14, 2026 at 09:46 AM
p.1 #2A6700 vs A7C2 or R
My .02: The A7CR gives you the best of all worlds in small bodies, and isn’t much bigger than the 6700. You get about 27mp in APSC mode and the sensor is stellar using the full frame. Now combined lens and sensor-size choices opens up your options significantly.
Nov 14, 2026 at 10:27 AM
p.1 #3A6700 vs A7C2 or R
I would (sort of did) choose the A6700 over the A7C and also A7Cii or A7CR. It's a very good camera. If the possibility exists that you could go FF at some point, then maybe some added consideration for the A7CR is appropriate.
I started in aps-c, from dslrs to Sony mirrorless. I skipped over the A7C when adding FF. I also went to the larger body series, A7Riv. The A7C didn't seem to be a great upgrade for me. It added a larger sensor, not a lot more resolution and took ff lenses which, depending on lens selected, can be larger, heavier and more expensive. I do have an A6700, added after the A7Riv and before my A7Rvi.
Although I don't have one, noting that I also went 61mp A7Riv, I'm in the A7RC with 61mp over A7C/A7Cii camp. As noted, plenty of res for crop with aps-c lenses or for increased flexibility and so-called reach for small nature targets or planned cropping.
If your computer system is marginally powerful, you could see somewhat slower processing times. Transfer and storage is more dependent on how much shooting you do. The impact? I'd think 50 61mp files is like 100 33mp files, sort of., for storage and transfer times.
If you didn't like the A6500, I'd strongly suggest hands-on time pre-purchase with any of the A6xxx or A7C series bodies being considered. Not everyone likes them. I started NEX6, then A6400 - the A6700 works for me and I've handled the A7CRs. As I use somewhat larger lenses, not the smallest ff lenses (and the 200-600), for me, I prefer the larger bodies with the increased feature sets over the A7Cs. That's all personal to the different users.
I think the A6700 is very popular with Sony aps-c users. Aside from the AF-On button being a bit hard to find when going between FF and aps-c bodies, I have no real complaints. I notice the difference in resolution say when considering crops in post or if hitting the 100% views but with my viewing and sharing almost all on-line and not "big" prints, it's plenty. The A6700 and 18-135 is nicely smaller than my big cameras and 28-200. My around home uses it seems all I need. For travel to "old cities" and the like, I want wider for either ff or aps-c.
The A6700 might be thought of more like a reduced size aps-c sensored A7Rv not a smaller sensored A7CR. There is a somewhat different feature set for the A6700 compared to the A7Cs. For example, but not only, it has a full mechanical shutter. It's got an eyecup. There are some differences in video features. There are reviews and articles discussing the features in more detail.
I would guess there aren't a lot of A6700s in Buy & Sell as it's got fewer current competitors in Sony land. It's an upgrade in several ways over the A6600 and the others are even less current/capable. Not bad but definite downgrades. The Sigma 20-200 apparently doesn't show often on the B&S forum and it's hugely popular.
I started in aps-c, from dslrs to Sony mirrorless. I skipped over the A7C when adding FF. I also went to the larger body series, A7Riv. The A7C didn't seem to be a great upgrade for me. It added a larger sensor, not a lot more resolution and took ff lenses which, depending on lens selected, can be larger, heavier and more expensive. I do have an A6700, added after the A7Riv and before my A7Rvi.
Although I don't have one, noting that I also went 61mp A7Riv, I'm in the A7RC with 61mp over A7C/A7Cii camp. As noted, plenty of res for crop with aps-c lenses or for increased flexibility and so-called reach for small nature targets or planned cropping.
If your computer system is marginally powerful, you could see somewhat slower processing times. Transfer and storage is more dependent on how much shooting you do. The impact? I'd think 50 61mp files is like 100 33mp files, sort of., for storage and transfer times.
If you didn't like the A6500, I'd strongly suggest hands-on time pre-purchase with any of the A6xxx or A7C series bodies being considered. Not everyone likes them. I started NEX6, then A6400 - the A6700 works for me and I've handled the A7CRs. As I use somewhat larger lenses, not the smallest ff lenses (and the 200-600), for me, I prefer the larger bodies with the increased feature sets over the A7Cs. That's all personal to the different users.
I think the A6700 is very popular with Sony aps-c users. Aside from the AF-On button being a bit hard to find when going between FF and aps-c bodies, I have no real complaints. I notice the difference in resolution say when considering crops in post or if hitting the 100% views but with my viewing and sharing almost all on-line and not "big" prints, it's plenty. The A6700 and 18-135 is nicely smaller than my big cameras and 28-200. My around home uses it seems all I need. For travel to "old cities" and the like, I want wider for either ff or aps-c.
The A6700 might be thought of more like a reduced size aps-c sensored A7Rv not a smaller sensored A7CR. There is a somewhat different feature set for the A6700 compared to the A7Cs. For example, but not only, it has a full mechanical shutter. It's got an eyecup. There are some differences in video features. There are reviews and articles discussing the features in more detail.
I would guess there aren't a lot of A6700s in Buy & Sell as it's got fewer current competitors in Sony land. It's an upgrade in several ways over the A6600 and the others are even less current/capable. Not bad but definite downgrades. The Sigma 20-200 apparently doesn't show often on the B&S forum and it's hugely popular.
Nov 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
p.1 #4A6700 vs A7C2 or R
I own both the A6700 and the A7CR, and I do really like the A6700. But my choice for you would be A7CR. As Jack mentioned it's two cameras in one with its 27mp aps-c crop. I don't think 61 mp is too much for other types of photography. The files don't take up that much extra disk space and I appreciate the extra detail I see and cropability of those files. The reason I have the A6700 is it's a camera that I keep in my vehicle at all times - I pair it with the Sony Zeiss 16-70 f/4 but also keep in that kit the 16-50 kit lens and Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8. This way I always have a high-quality lightweight camera with me that's as small as possible and I can mix/match lenses to the task at hand. I often use it for day hikes, time lapses and street photography or drive-by type quick-grab photography. So unless you need the A6700 for similar type situations, I would recommend the A7CR overall. It's not much bigger and has better image quality, and when you do shoot in aps-c mode, those 27 mp files still have plenty of resolution.
Nov 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
p.1 #5A6700 vs A7C2 or R
I have an A6700 and like it a lot. I also have a A7R IV and like it too, but for different use cases. If I had to choose it would be a difficult choice.
For me Sony APSC ist the system for good fotos on hours long hikes. There are quite a few attractive lenses today and it is possible to assemble a compact and lighteight but powerful setup. If would think about carrying a 600mm lens the 150g between my cameras wouldn't really make a difference, so I would choose the bigger camera. Or better an A7RV which has about equal AF to the A6700.
Generally I would suggest to compare kits, not cameras. There are tiny FF lenses, but many are bigger than APSC-lenses, so kit size would depend on the choice.
For me Sony APSC ist the system for good fotos on hours long hikes. There are quite a few attractive lenses today and it is possible to assemble a compact and lighteight but powerful setup. If would think about carrying a 600mm lens the 150g between my cameras wouldn't really make a difference, so I would choose the bigger camera. Or better an A7RV which has about equal AF to the A6700.
Generally I would suggest to compare kits, not cameras. There are tiny FF lenses, but many are bigger than APSC-lenses, so kit size would depend on the choice.
Nov 14, 2026 at 01:02 PM
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p.1 #6A6700 vs A7C2 or R
I have had an A7CR and have an A6700. Both are due for a refresh and I would hold out for a refresh with the hopes for an EVF improvement. Regarding popularity.
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Nov 14, 2026 at 02:11 PM
p.1 #7A6700 vs A7C2 or R
The A6700 has a much beefier grip than the A6500 and much bigger buttons that protrude further from the surface. There is noct much difference in the position of the viewfinder. The display is flip out type vs. the tiltable display on the A6500, matter of taste, I like both but for different reasons. The old sony batteries went empty quite quickly and a spare and charging was alwas a topic. The new battery in the A6700 is good for a couple of days of my use, very relaxing. The A6700 is quite quick in use compared to many older Sony cameras.
Many of these properties are shared with the A7C II and A7 CR though.
Many of these properties are shared with the A7C II and A7 CR though.
Nov 14, 2026 at 02:23 PM
p.1 #8A6700 vs A7C2 or R
lawa222 wrote:
Photography is becoming a less and less important hobby for me, so I'm downsizing my gear. I've sold my big Nikon equipment and just have a Z30, which is not ideal. I shoot a mix of landscape, nature, and wildlife.
I plan to switch to Sony soon. My primary requirement is for a small, capable body and lens or two to fit in a 2-4L hiking fanny pack for outdoor photography. I think I've got lenses more or less figured out.
Where I'm struggling is picking a camera between the A6700, A7Cii, and A7Cr. The A6700 seems to be a logical choice...Show more →
I like the a6700 to use with small lenses as a discreet and easily carried kit for street, candid, documentary, travel, family picures--but I no longer own one because the A7CR also does all that.
If a major use case is going to be wildlife using either a 400mm or 600mm lens, the slight size difference between the a6700 is going to be entirely meaningless. On the other hand, the FF sensor and the higher mpix of the A7CR would give you flexibility with resolution in cropping wildlife shots.
In any case, the size and weight differences of the two cameras are very slight.
Photography is becoming a less and less important hobby for me, so I'm downsizing my gear. I've sold my big Nikon equipment and just have a Z30, which is not ideal. I shoot a mix of landscape, nature, and wildlife.
I plan to switch to Sony soon. My primary requirement is for a small, capable body and lens or two to fit in a 2-4L hiking fanny pack for outdoor photography. I think I've got lenses more or less figured out.
Where I'm struggling is picking a camera between the A6700, A7Cii, and A7Cr. The A6700 seems to be a logical choice...Show more →
I like the a6700 to use with small lenses as a discreet and easily carried kit for street, candid, documentary, travel, family picures--but I no longer own one because the A7CR also does all that.
If a major use case is going to be wildlife using either a 400mm or 600mm lens, the slight size difference between the a6700 is going to be entirely meaningless. On the other hand, the FF sensor and the higher mpix of the A7CR would give you flexibility with resolution in cropping wildlife shots.
In any case, the size and weight differences of the two cameras are very slight.
Nov 14, 2026 at 02:33 PM
p.1 #9A6700 vs A7C2 or R
The readout speed will be different, especially when comparing A6700 and A7CR. Does this have an influence on the AF performance? Apart from that they should have similar AF technology as far as I know.
Nov 14, 2026 at 02:49 PM
p.1 #10A6700 vs A7C2 or R
To me, knowing the 6700 has been on top 10 sales lists since it released here and in Japan, the reason it doesn't show up for sale as much is because it's popular. People seem to acquire them and not let go, maybe because there's nothing else like them in e-mount land. First BSI sensor in a Sony APSC, PDAF sensors cover 91% of the frame and it has the same number of sensors as the cII and about 70 more than the cr, same AI-based tracking assistance as the c siblings, same EVF and rear screen, significantly better grip, faster sensor clear in ES than even the cr in crop mode, and you have a full mechanical shutter at the ready if needed.
I have a pair of 6700s I use for wildlife hikes (one on the 70-200GII to bug hunt, one on the original 100-400GM for everything farther away and/or larger) which isn't something I'd want to do with either of the c's. With my other uses for the little guys (business trips or family travels with kids), I did try out a cII I picked up in trade at work. It was great and would've been fine (though it would've required a larger, heavier kit for the same coverage). I just didn't see enough difference in the results to make the change necessary or even worth it. Plus, the 6700's proven to be a hearty little guy. My original, purchased right around initial release, has survived everything I've thrown at it with nearly 100k on the shutter, most of it full mechanical. It's not the perfect camera (neither are the c's) but, to me, it does a lot more to prove worth its purchase price.
I have a pair of 6700s I use for wildlife hikes (one on the 70-200GII to bug hunt, one on the original 100-400GM for everything farther away and/or larger) which isn't something I'd want to do with either of the c's. With my other uses for the little guys (business trips or family travels with kids), I did try out a cII I picked up in trade at work. It was great and would've been fine (though it would've required a larger, heavier kit for the same coverage). I just didn't see enough difference in the results to make the change necessary or even worth it. Plus, the 6700's proven to be a hearty little guy. My original, purchased right around initial release, has survived everything I've thrown at it with nearly 100k on the shutter, most of it full mechanical. It's not the perfect camera (neither are the c's) but, to me, it does a lot more to prove worth its purchase price.
Nov 14, 2026 at 04:19 PM