Sony Alpha 6700 (α6700) Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Alpha 6700 (α6700)
The Sony a6700 arrives as a significant refresh to Sony's popular APS-C mirrorless line, pairing a 26MP BSI sensor and BIONZ XR processor with features that blur the line between enthusiast and pro. Its autofocus is a standout. Sony's AI-driven subject detection now recognizes humans, animals, birds, insects, and vehicles with a tenacity that leaves competitors behind, making it a reliable workhorse for both stills and video. The camera shoots 11 fps bursts and handles 4K 120p and 1080p 240p video in 10-bit 4:2:2, with robust codecs and log profiles that appeal to hybrid shooters.
Build quality takes a step up from the aging a6x00 series. You get a magnesium alloy body with weather sealing, a vari-angle touchscreen, and redesigned ergonomics that finally feel modern. Battery life is solid at over 550 shots per charge, and the addition of USB-C power delivery and charging makes it practical on the go. The 5-axis in-body stabilization provides 5 stops of compensation, a welcome boost for handheld shooting.
At around $1,400, the a6700 slots neatly between entry-level and full-frame territory. The single card slot and lack of raw video may give pause to some pros, but for travel, hybrid content creation, and general photography, it delivers where it counts.
- Industry-leading AI autofocus with comprehensive subject detection
- 4K 120p and 1080p 240p video with 10-bit 4:2:2 output
- Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body with improved ergonomics
- 5-axis in-body stabilization rated at 5 stops
- Strong battery life (550+ shots) with USB-C charging and power delivery
- Single SD card slot limits redundancy for critical work
- No internal raw video recording
- Pedestrian styling compared to some competitors
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We're impressed with the a6700's autofocus capabilities. No camera company is leaning into AI subject recognition quite as successfully as Sony.
The a6700 revamps quite a lot about the outdated body design of its predecessors, while at the same time completely retaining the rather pedestrian styling.
The Sony a6700 is great for travel photography. It's relatively compact and easy to travel with, has good ergonomics, and a long battery life.
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About this product
- 26MP Exmor R APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor - BIONZ XR Image Processor - UHD 4K 120p / FHD 240p / 10-Bit 4:2:2 - Up to 11-fps Shooting, ISO 100-32000 - 5-Axis Pixel-Level Image Stabilization - Real-Time Tracking AF for Stills & Video - 759-Point Phase Detection, 93% Coverage - S-Log3, S-Gamut3, S-Cinetone, User LUTs
Specs
- Battery
- NP-FZ100, Approx. 550 shots (Viewfinder)/Approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
- Weight Grams
- 493 g (with battery and memory card), 409 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- Approx. 122.0 x 69.0 x 75.1 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- S-Log3, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Cinetone
- Internal Codecs
- XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/240p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 600 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Speaker
- Built-in, monaural
- 14bit Raw
- Yes
- Microphone
- Built-in, stereo
- Af Illuminator
- Yes (with built-in LED type)
- Anti Dust System
- Yes
- Usb Power Supply
- Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)
- Image Quality Modes
- RAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0/4:2:2), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF
- Multi Interface Shoe
- Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
- Anti Flicker Shooting
- Yes
- Clear Image Zoom Movies
- Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
- Clear Image Zoom Stills
- Approx. 2x
- Internal Battery Charge
- Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)
- Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
- Yes (ON/OFF)
- Sensor Size
- APS-C type (23.3 x 15.5 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Image Processor
- BIONZ XR
- Effective Megapixels
- 26.0 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- 1,499.99
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 100-32000 equivalent
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-32000 (expandable to ISO 50-102400)
- Continuous Shooting
- 11 fps
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 30 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb
- Viewfinder
- 0.39-inch (1.0 cm) type electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED), 2,359,296 dots, Approx. 0.70x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT, 1 036 800 dots, Vari-angle
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Sony E
- Crop Factor
- 1.5x
- Usb
- USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps [USB 3.2] compatible), USB streaming
- Hdmi
- HDMI micro connector (Type-D)
- Audio Io
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output, 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band), Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band)
- Card Slots
- Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5.0 stops
- Af Points
- Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 495 points (phase-detection AF)
- Af System
- Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
- Af Low Light
- EV-3 to EV 20
- Subject Detection
- Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
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