Sony

a6700

Name: Sony a6700
Brand: Sony

$1,399~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: July 12, 2023

APS-C

Sensor

26MP

Resolution

Max Video

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IBIS

11fps

Burst

759

AF Points

Who the Sony a6700 is for

The Sony a6700 is a 26MP APS-C mirrorless camera, well suited to vlogging and hybrid shooting.

A 26MP APS-C flagship that brings Sony's AI autofocus processor to the crop-sensor lineup.
Subject recognition for people, animals, birds, insects and vehicles, with in-body stabilization.
4K oversampled from 6K with 10-bit internal recording and a vari-angle screen for content creators.

Best for

Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

Keep in mind

Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.

How the Sony a6700 compares to other Sony E APS-C cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 10 Sony E APS-C cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	493g (1.09 lb)	3rd heaviest of 10
Price (MSRP)	$1,399	joint 4th most expensive of 10
Resolution	26MP	joint 2nd highest of 10
4K frame rate	120p	joint fastest of 9

What APS-C means in practice

An APS-C sensor at 26MP sits between full-frame and Micro Four Thirds. Lenses frame about 1.5× tighter than the same focal length on full-frame, which works in your favour for reach and against you for wide-angle coverage. The smaller image circle is what lets APS-C bodies and lenses come in lighter than their full-frame equivalents.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 120p, which is enough for 4× slow motion at a 24p or 25p timeline. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	BSI CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C
Image Processor	BIONZ XR
Effective Resolution	26 MP
Lens Mount	Sony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	100 – 32000
ISO Range (Extended)	50 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter	1/4000
Electronic Shutter	1/8000
Flash Sync Speed	1/160
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	11 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	4K
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	Up to 120p
1080p Recording	Up to 240p
10-bit Internal	Yes
Recording Limit	No limit
Log Profiles	S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Built-in Mic	Stereo
Headphone Jack	Yes
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Micro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	759
Contrast Detect Points	−
Low Light AF	-3 EV
Eye AF	Yes
Animal AF	Yes
Vehicle AF	Yes

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	2.36M dots
EVF Magnification	0.71x

Monitor

LCD Size	3"
LCD Resolution	1.04M dots
LCD Type	Vari-Angle
Touch Screen	Yes

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	v4.2
USB	USB-C 3.2
Memory Card Slots	1x SD UHS-II
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$1,399
Body Material	Magnesium Alloy / Polycarbonate
Dimensions	122×69×75.1 mm
Weight	493g (1.09 lb)
Weather Sealed	Yes
In-Body Stabilization	Yes
Battery Life (EVF)	550 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	570 shots
Battery Type	NP-FZ100