Between the Z 9 and α6700, the Z 9 comes out ahead in megapixels and sensor size, while the α6700 wins on weight and af points. Overall, the Z 9 scores 61.1 and the α6700 scores 47.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Z 9 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Z 9 if you care most about megapixels and sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, sensor size, max video.
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.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Z 9 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Nikon - Z 9 wins
- ▲Megapixels — 73.08% more. 45 MP vs 26 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 4K120).
Why Sony - α6700 wins
- ▲Weight — 847.00 g less. 493 vs 1340.
- ▲AF points — 53.96% more. 759 vs 493.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Nikon - Z 9 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 45 MPlead | 26 MP |
| Max ISO | 102400lead | 32000 |
Video
| Spec | Nikon - Z 9 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 4K120 |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Nikon - Z 9 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 493 | 759lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Nikon - Z 9 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1340 g | 493 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
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