Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 710 g | 493 g |
| AF points | 299 | 759 |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 26 MP |
| Sensor size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K120 |
Between the Z f and α6700, the Z f comes out ahead in sensor size, while the α6700 wins on weight / af points. Overall, the Z f scores 64.3 and the α6700 scores 71.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The α6700 edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.3 vs 71.4), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Z f if you care most about sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are sensor size. The single most decisive one: Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Pick the α6700 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, af points, megapixels, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 217.00 g less. 493 vs 710.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the α6700 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Nikon - Z f or Sony - α6700?
Sony - α6700 leads the current Mars Score by 7.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, sensor size, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Nikon - Z f if…
Nikon - Z f has the measurable edge on sensor size.
Choose Sony - α6700 if…
Sony - α6700 has the measurable edge on weight g, af points, megapixels.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Why Sony - α6700 wins
- ▲Weight — 217.00 g less. 493 vs 710.
- ▲AF points — 153.85% more. 759 vs 299.
- ▲Megapixels — 8.33% more. 26 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲Max video: 4K120 (vs 4K60).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 26 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 64000lead | 32000 |
Video
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K120lead |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 299 | 759lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 710 g | 493 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | false |