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Sony Alpha 6700
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Sony Alpha 6700 · Photo source

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Alpha 6700

Released July 2023

Sony's Alpha 6700 is a 26-megapixel APS-C E-mount camera with AI subject recognition, a fully articulating touchscreen and 4K recording up to 120p.

Type
Mirrorless
Sensor
APS-C
Megapixels
26
Lens
Sony E-mount
Video
3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Body weight
409 g

What reviewers say

PhotographyBlog and Digital Camera World praised detailed images, reliable subject tracking, improved controls and the articulating screen, but criticised the dated viewfinder. PhotographyBlog wanted faster bursts and dual card slots; Digital Camera World considered one slot sufficient, while finding the launch price high and high-ISO noise behind some rivals in laboratory testing.

From photographyblog.com and digitalcameraworld.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type
Mirrorless
Sensor format
APS-C
Sensor type
Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions
23.3 × 15.5 mm
Effective resolution
26 MP
Largest image
6192 × 4128
RAW recording
Yes
Standard ISO range
100–32000
Sensor detail
Approximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter
Image formats
JPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW support
ISO detail
ISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable
Image processor
BIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit

Lens and shooting

Lens mount
Sony E-mount
Stabilisation
Sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst
11 fps
Autofocus
Maximum 759 phase-detection points for stills or 495 for movies; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and aircraft recognition in stills and movies; sensitivity EV −3 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lens
Shutter
Mechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detail
Maximum 11 fps Hi+; Sony lists over 1000 Fine or Standard JPEGs, 143 Extra Fine JPEGs, 59 RAW, 44 RAW+JPEG, 23 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 lossless RAW+JPEG images, subject to card/settings
Stabilisation detail
Five-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active movie stabilisation narrows the angle of view.
Flash
No built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe

Video

Highest video resolution
3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Video detail
Internal 4K up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL, including 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/HS; XAVC S-I 4K up to 60p/50p. Sony qualifies approximately 38% narrower angle of view for 4K120p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone and AI Auto Framing; HDMI 4:2:2 10-bit output, no RAW output.
Audio
Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
1,036,800
Touchscreen
Yes
Tilting screen
Yes
Display detail
Fully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation
Viewfinder detail
0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; NTSC 60/120 fps or PAL 50/100 fps display modes

Connections and design

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)
570 photographs
Body weight
409 g
Release detail
Sony Hong Kong confirms sale from 21 July 2023; European release was stated as the end of July. The earlier maker-confirmed Hong Kong date is used.
Recording media
One SD slot supporting UHS-I/II
Ports
USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC
Battery life detail
NP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinder
Charging
USB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not included
Dimensions
122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 mm
Weight detail
Approximately 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory card
In the box
NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Human, animal, bird, insect and vehicle subject recognition
  • 4K 10-bit recording and five-axis stabilisation
  • Fully articulating touchscreen and front control dial

Cons

  • Single card slot and no built-in flash
  • Highest-frame-rate 4K has a narrower angle of view

Closest rivals

Model
TypeSensorMegapixelsLensVideoBody weightReleased
CanonEOS R100
MirrorlessAPS-C24.1Canon RF3840 × 2160 at 25 fps309 gJun 2023
CanonEOS R50
MirrorlessAPS-C24.2Canon RF3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps328 gMar 2023
FujifilmX-S20
MirrorlessAPS-C26.1Fujifilm X mount6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps410 gJun 2023

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