Experts recommend Sony a6700 more than Sony Alpha A7 III
As of 11 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony a6700 over Sony Alpha A7 III, but both Digital Cameras have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony a6700 received 3 recommendations: from PCMag (26 Nov 2024), Tom's Guide (31 Oct 2024) and Rtings.com (18 Dec 2024). By contrast, Sony Alpha A7 III received only 1 recommendation from Photography PX.
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Camera | PCMag  | Gadget Review  | Futurism  | Tom's Guide  | Digital Trends  | Rtings.com  | Lifewire  | Photography PX  | BestReviews  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | -1 | $1398 |  Sony a6700 The Sony a6700 is a highly praised camera that offers excellent image quality, autofocus performance, video capabilities, battery life, and ergonomics, making it suitable for a wide range of photography genres. | 9 | - | - | 8 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| 40 | N/A | $1798 |  Sony Alpha A7 III The Sony Alpha A7 III is a highly regarded camera that offers exceptional image quality, fast and accurate autofocus, versatile video capabilities, extended battery life, and comfortable handling, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs. | - | - | - | - | - | - | -
| 5 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 26 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Sony a6700 as #9
Rank Digital Camera Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Sony a6700 Best APS-C for Sony E Lenses... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 31 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Sony a6700 as #8
Rank Digital Camera Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 21 Sony a6700 Pipped by the X-S20 for content creators (but only just)... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 18 Dec 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sony a6700 as #4
Rank Digital Camera Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Sony a6700 Best Mid-Range Digital Camera... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - Photography PX ranked Sony Alpha A7 III as #5
Rank Digital Camera ... ... #5 out of 5 Sony Alpha A7 III Source: photographypx.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony a6700 outranks Sony Alpha A7 III. This is not to say that Sony Alpha A7 III is a bad option. Like Sony a6700, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony a6700 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Sony Alpha A7 III is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Digital Camera | PCMag | Gadget Review | Futurism | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends | Rtings.com | Lifewire | Photography PX | BestReviews | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Fujifilm X-T4 The Fujifilm X-T4 is a highly praised camera that offers top-notch image quality, excellent autofocus performance, impressive video capabilities, and improved battery life, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs. | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $879 |  Canon EOS R10 The Canon EOS R10 is a highly praised camera with excellent image quality, autofocus performance, and ergonomics, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs. | 10 | - | - | 9 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 2 |
| 3 | - | $2497 |  Nikon Z6 III | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $2280 |  Fujifilm X100VI | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [28]
Total expert reviews: 28
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 16
| Highest score by amateurphotographer.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 28 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by thephoblographer.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [29]
Total expert reviews: 29
- with a score: 15
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Camera Jabber | 140 |
| Average score based on 29 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by world-of-waterfalls.com | 83 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 26.0MP APS-C format Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor
- BIONZ XR processing power for exceptional image quality
- Dedicated AI Processor and Real-time Recognition for accurate subject tracking
- 4K/60p 6K oversampled 4:2:2 10-bit recording with Long GOP or All Intra formats
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From Seller:
- Advanced 24.2MP BSI full frame Image Sensor w/ 1.8X readout speed.Aspect Ratio - 3:2, Headphone Terminal : Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack), Mic Terminal : Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack). Brightness Control (Viewfinder) : Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2).
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