Sony Alpha a6700

The ultimate compact APS-C powerhouse

Sony Alpha a6700
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 15
Price 15
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model ILCE-6700

Key Features

SENSOR 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ XR processor with dedicated AI processing unit
AUTOFOCUS 759-point phase-detection AF with real-time subject recognition
PHASE DETECTION 93% coverage with AI-driven human, animal, and vehicle tracking
VIDEO 4K 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Cinetone, S-Log3
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization with 5.0 stops
BURST RATE Up to 11 fps with full AF/AE tracking
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch 2.36m-dot XGA OLED EVF
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.03m-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.2, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Single SD card slot (UHS-II compatible)
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy chassis
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 570 shots per charge (NP-FZ100)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha a6700

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Assigned to dial
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Customizable button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via front/rear dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Uses rear wheel
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu/custom button

How-to Use Sony Alpha a6700

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Sony Alpha a6700 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C BSI CMOS
Resolution 26.0 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-32,000 (expandable to 50-102,400)
Autofocus Fast Hybrid AF (759 phase/25 contrast)
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 11 fps
Video 4K up to 120p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED
LCD 3.0-inch fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, Micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 570 shots
Weight 493g
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 75 mm