Between the α6700 and α9 III, the α6700 comes out ahead in weight and megapixels, while the α9 III wins on sensor size. Overall, the α6700 scores 47.6 and the α9 III scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (47.6 vs 46). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the α6700 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, megapixels.
Pick the α9 III if you care most about sensor size. Its strongest claims are sensor size.
Both ship with comparable max video, in-body stabilization, af points, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sony - α6700 wins
- ▲Weight — 210.00 g less. 493 vs 703.
- ▲Megapixels — 8.33% more. 26 MP vs 24 MP.
Why Sony - α9 III wins
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Sony - α6700 | Sony - α9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 26 MPlead | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 32000 | 51200lead |
Video
| Spec | Sony - α6700 | Sony - α9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K120 | 4K120 |
| RAW video | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Sony - α6700 | Sony - α9 III |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 759 | 759 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Sony - α6700 | Sony - α9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 493 glead | 703 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | truelead |
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