Sony a6700 Mirrorless Camera
The Multi-Tool for the Multi-Hyphenate
A compact synthesis of Sony's Cinema Line innovations, α-series still-image rendering quality, and advancements in AI-based recognition technology, the a6700 Mirrorless Camera puts powerful and versatile imaging capabilities into the hands of ambitious content creators. Powered-up by its combo of the latest 26.0MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR processor, the camera nevertheless weighs less than its predecessor, resulting in a mobile workhorse capable of an unstrained 11 fps continuous stills capture or stress-free UHD 4K video oversampled from a 6K resolution, making it a formidable multi-tool for the multi-hyphenate creative.
26.0MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor and BIONZ XR Processor
The Sony a6700's advanced imaging system is powered by the 26MP APS-C Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor, a combination introduced in the FX30 Digital Cinema Camera that is capable of 10-bit UHD 4K imagery at up to 120 fps or a top continuous shooting rate of 11 fps with AF and AE and up to 59 compressed raw still images in bursts. The introduction of the back-illuminated structure to the camera's sensor gives it a higher resolution without sacrificing sensitivity. With an ISO range of 100-32000 that's expandable to ISO50-102400 when shooting stills, the camera boasts low-light performance with minimal noise and more than 14 stops of dynamic range.
Cinematic Video in UHD 4K
Along with its powerful sensor and processor, the Sony a6700 brings a strong suite of professional video features from its Cinema Line series to everyday content creators and aspiring filmmakers.
AI-Powered Autofocus and Image Stabilization
The Sony a6700's AI Processing Unit brings a host of enhanced capabilities to the camera's autofocus and image stabilization systems, ensuring smooth handling and clarity no matter the shooting conditions. The camera's 759 phase detection points in stills mode and 495 points in video mode, covering 93% of the image area, are enhanced with AI-powered subject recognition performance and real-time tracking. Other autofocus features include focus bracketing in up to 299 images with sequentially-shifted focus points, focus accuracy in low light down to EV -3.0, focus breathing compensation, autofocus assist, focus mapping, and focus peaking during autofocus.
Vlog-Friendly AI-Enhanced Framing
Additionally, the AI Processing Unit recognizes and tracks subjects when recording video, seamlessly auto-cropping to maintain the subject in a prominent position in the frame and lending ease to otherwise difficult camerawork. This tracking can be custom located within the frame and adjusted for speed and sensitivity, all at the touch of a finger.
Image Stabilization
The camera's pixel-level 5-axis optical image stabilization system, which compensates for five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video, is algorithmically optimized for precision detection and control down to a single pixel. The AI Processing Unit also improves communication between the body and the lens, providing more stable framing before shooting. This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake.
Advanced Rendering
For stills-shooters, the a6700 offers a wide range of color renderings and compressions for optimal image quality and storage management, led by the introduction of the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format, available here in 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 options. Users also have the choice between Compressed and Lossless Compressed options when shooting raw. The AI Processing Unit also helps to achieve better exposure results in Auto mode, achieving a 20% increase in reliability over the a6600 according to manufacturer testing, with applicable algorithmic adjustments made for skin tone, backlit situations, and white balance. The same Creative Looks presets available in video are also available when shooting stills, allowing additionally for user-defined configurations with eight adjustable parameters. For optimal viewing of stills when tethered to select monitors and televisions, the a6700 now offers a stills-designed Hybrid Log-Gamma mode that delivers accurate dynamic range in 10-bit HEIF format.
Body Design and Connectivity
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
Lightweight and Stabilized Versatility
Spanning a useful wide-angle to medium telephoto range, the E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS from Sony is a versatile 27-202.5mm equivalent zoom for APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras. This well-rounded lens suits working in a variety of situations, making it an ideal zoom for travel applications, and the image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
Optical Design
Image Stabilization and Autofocus
Key Specs
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 27 Megapixel Effective: 26 Megapixel (6192 x 4128) |
Image Sensor | 23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo Show More |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 26 MP for up to 59 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) |
Internal Recording Modes | XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit Show More |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2 |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS Show More |
Built-In Flash/Light | No |
Battery Type | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 550 Shots) |
Imaging
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 27 Megapixel Effective: 26 Megapixel (6192 x 4128) |
Image Sensor | 23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
Crop Factor | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo 100 to 32,000 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 102,400) 100 to 6400 in Auto Mode Video 100 to 32,000 in Manual Mode 100 to 6400 in Auto Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | 2500 to 9900K Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 26 MP for up to 59 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes | 3:2 Raw 26 MP (6192 x 4128) 4:3 Raw 23 MP (5504 x 4128) 16:9 Raw 22 MP (6192 x 3480) 1:1 Raw 17 MP (4128 x 4128) 3:2 JPEG 26 MP (6192 x 4128) 13 MP (4384 x 2920) 6.4 MP (3104 x 2064) 4:3 JPEG 23 MP (5504 x 4128) 11 MP (3888 x 2920) 5.7 MP (2752 x 2064) 16:9 JPEG 22 MP (6192 x 3480) 11 MP (4384 x 2464) 5.4 MP (3104 x 1744) 1:1 JPEG 17 MP (4128 x 4128) 8.5 MP (2912 x 2912) 4.3 MP (2064 x 2064) |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes | XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s] XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps |
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 |
Recording Limit | None |
Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
IP Streaming | None |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | XAVC: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (Shared with Power Input) |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2 |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control *As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
Monitor
Display Size | 3.0" |
Resolution | 1,030,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Size | 0.39" |
Resolution | 2,359,296 Dot |
Eye Point | 22 mm |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 1.07x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points | Photo Phase Detection: 759 Video Phase Detection: 495 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -3 to +20 EV |
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light | No |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/160 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount, Wireless |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C |
General
Battery Type | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 550 Shots) |
Shoe Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.8 x 2.7 x 3" / 122 x 69 x 75.1 mm |
Weight | 1.1 lb / 493 g (With Battery, Recording Media) 0.9 lb / 411 g (Body Only) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.585 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6 x 5.1 x 4.9" |
Focal Length | 18 to 135mm (35mm Equivalent: 27 to 202.5mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 36 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
Angle of View | 76° to 12° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48' / 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.29x |
Optical Design | 16 Elements in 12 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.65 x 3.46" / 67.2 x 88 mm |
Length at Maximum Extension | 4.41" / 111.9 mm |
Weight | 11.5 oz / 326 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.15 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.2 x 4.9 x 4.2" |