Sony Alpha A6700

Description

Next Generation Creativity on the Go

The α6700 combines the latest AI technology with Sony’s outstanding α-series image quality in a compact APS-C camera body. Offering enhanced subject recognition, the latest technology for capturing stills and movies, and E-mount lens compatibility, the lightweight α6700 is designed for creative adventures, anytime, anywhere.

APS-C Format Exmor R Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor

The advanced Exmor R CMOS image sensor with 26.01 effective megapixels is packed with Sony’s image sensor technologies. It offers extraordinary sensitivity, resolution and dynamic range, thanks to its back-illuminated format, gapless on-chip lenses, and AR coating (anti-reflection seal glass)

BIONZ XR™ processing power for exceptional image quality

With up to eight times2 more processing power than previous versions, the latest BIONZ XR image processing engine delivers natural gradations and realistic colors with low noise for stills and movies.

Wide dynamic range for diverse shooting scenarios

The α6700’s standard sensitivity ranges from a low ISO 100 to ISO 320003, and offers a wide dynamic range so that natural gradations can be captured in high-contrast scenes without blown highlights or blocked shadows.

Consistently accurate exposure and color

The α6700 offers impressive exposure control. It’s equipped with a new AE algorithm, initially developed for full-frame models, which enables it to accurately detect the skin area of faces and adjust exposure accordingly when shooting stills and movies. It can also maintain realistic colors under a wide range of light sources, from sunlight through to theater and stadium lighting, and produce more natural skin tones, sky and foliage colors.

Choose your Creative Look

The Creative Look setting offers greater creative flexibility with added simplicity. It provides 10 presets that can be used just as they are or customized via 8 adjustable parameters to suit the subject or scene, whether you’re shooting stills, movies or live-streaming. You can easily set the mood ahead of shooting so your images are ready to share immediately.

5-axis optical image stabilization

Shoot hand-held or in low-light with confidence — the 5-axis in-body optical image stabilization system is supported by precision gyro sensors to deliver up to 5-steps4 of shake compensation. It detects and compensates for various types of camera shake, including angular (pitch/yaw) shake that is more apparent at longer focal lengths, or when shooting with slower shutter speeds.

Precise compensation at the single-pixel level

Through enhanced design and control of key parameters, the α6700 provides precise detection and control right down to the single-pixel level, taking full advantage of the sensor’s 26.0 megapixel1 resolution to produce images that capture all the finer details.

Selectable RAW file types and quality

In addition to compressed RAW capture, the α6700 supports lossless compressed RAW capture that provides efficient compression, allowing a greater number of high-quality images to be shot in continuous bursts. A new Light image quality selection that generates less data is provided for JPEG and HEIF images.

HEIF: High compression with excellent image quality

For the first time in an APS-C camera, the α6700 includes the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) format with smooth 10-bit gradations for more realistic reproduction of skies and portrait skin tones. The HEIF format also uses advanced compression technology to maintain image quality while significantly reducing file size and saving storage space.

Innovative AI processing

The α6700 is equipped with an innovative AI processing unit that greatly enhances its performance, including more accurate recognition for a wider range of subjects.

Human pose estimation

The α6700 uses subject form data to recognize movement, achieving greatly improved human eye recognition. It also employs learned human forms and postures to precisely recognize body and head positions, making it possible to lock onto and track a subject facing away from the camera, or with their face partly obscured by a helmet or sunglasses.

Wider subject recognition

In addition to humans and animals, the α6700 now recognizes birds, insects, cars, trains and airplanes7, providing even greater flexibility and reliability when shooting both stills and movies. Heads and bodies are recognized in addition to eyes (Real-time Eye AF) for the Human and Animal settings, and now for the Bird setting too, with animal recognition performance more than 40%8 higher compared to the α6600.

Smarter Real-time Tracking9

The upgraded and more reliable AI-based Real-time Tracking makes shooting in a wider range of situations simpler, leaving you free to concentrate on framing and composition. The α6700 can even track people wearing helmets or animals facing away from the camera.10

Shooting responsibly when using face registration

The face registration feature involves the use of biometric data. You are responsible for your collection and use of such data, and compliance with applicable local law. For more details, please visit the website below.

Faster, more precise wide-area AF

The immense processing power and updated algorithms of the new BIONZ XR engine achieve notably improved AF performance, with up to 759 phase detection points, 11 covering approximately 93% of the image area when shooting stills.

Accurate AF in low EV -3.0 light

The latest AF algorithms achieve high AF precision at light levels as low as EV -3.0 in AF-S mode (ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens). The Focus Priority mode also provides more reliable AF in low light or when using smaller apertures.

Shoot more than 1000 images at 11fps

The a6700’s powerful BIONZ XR processing engine combines with a large buffer memory to boost write speeds to memory cards, so that the camera can shoot more than 1000 JPEG images, up to 59 compressed RAW images, or up to 23 lossless compressed RAW images in continuous high-speed bursts.

Full-time DMF

When shooting stills with AF-C or AF-S autofocus, the lens’s focus ring can be rotated to instantly switch to manual focus mode at any time. This makes it easy to switch focus to a different subject on the fly.

Focus bracketing to capture the best shot

The a6700 can automatically shoot up to 299 images with sequentially shifted focus points according to intervals and a sequence specified by you. Pick the perfect shot, or post-process multiple shots to achieve creative composites with incredible depth of focus.

Flicker suppression

Suppress flicker from artificial lighting whether you’re shooting stills or movies. Simply select “Anti-flicker Shoot”, or use “Var. Shutter” to fine-tune shutter speeds to match flicker rates when filming.

4K movie recording for stunning quality

The α6700 captures 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) at up to 60p (50p) using Sony’s proprietary 6K oversampling technology. By compressing this expanded detail into the output, it achieves 4K video quality with outstanding definition, even at higher frame rates. The camera also supports high-quality XAVC S-I (All-Intra) and XAVC HS formats with 10-bit 4:2:2 color sampling.16

High frame rate 4K 120p (100p) recording17

High frame rate recording at up to 120p for 4K QFHD (3840 x 2160) output makes it possible to capture high-resolution movies in-camera. This expands creative possibilities in post-production by allowing subject motion to be emphasized or transformed into smooth slow motion. S&Q mode18 also enables recording of slow or quick motion sequences in camera from the outset.

Expressive S-Cinetone™

Incorporating the same color science as the highly regarded CineAlta and Cinema Line, the α6700 includes Sony’s S-Cinetone picture profile as a preset, delivering images with more faithful color reproduction and natural skin tones.

S-Log3 gamma curve with 14+ stops19 of latitude

The S-Log3 gamma curve emphasizes gradation characteristics from shadows to mid-grey (18% grey), achieving up to 14+ stops19 of latitude for flexible and creative color editing.

Real-time Tracking for movies

AI-based Real-time Tracking provides a dramatic improvement in Real-time Tracking performance, automatically recognizing, tracking, and focusing on the eyes of a specified subject.20 In addition to using the Touch Tracking function to initiate tracking, a custom button can be used to temporarily track a selected subject regardless of the subject’s position in the frame and the focus area setting.

Active Mode for enhanced movie image stabilization21

Active Mode21 provides powerful image stabilization for handheld movie shooting. The α6700 can accurately measure camera shake which is then precisely compensated for optically, providing highly effective stabilization without sacrificing mobility, even when shooting 4K22.

Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view23

When shooting movies with compatible lenses, automatic breathing compensation uses Clear Image Zoom technology to maintain a consistent angle of view, suppressing changes that may occur due to shifts in focus position. Breathing metadata can also be used in post-production24.

Import user LUT files

See how your footage will look in post-processing while you’re shooting. The a6700 allows you to import a custom LUT (Look Up Table) that can be applied to the camera’s monitor image while recording, providing a preview.

Movie making made simple

The a6700 is jampacked with features to support movie shooting and production. Its Auto Framing?5 function automatically crops and re-frames the image while using Al to track the subject. Or, for a cinematic touch, the in-camera time-lapse function allows you to create time-lapse videos within the camera itself.

Made for your hands

With its compact shape, and lightweight 493 gram body, the α6700 offers remarkable portability and maneuverability without compromising image quality. A new grip design provides a solid, even more comfortable hold on the camera, while giving greater control for shooting both stills and movies.

High-performance electronic viewfinder

A 2.36 million-dot (approx.) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with approximately 1.07x magnification26 delivers an exceptional view of your world. With twice the brightness of the α6600, and a wider 33-degree viewing angle, it offers clear, easy viewing while shooting. The finder frame rate can be set to 120 fps — twice the normal rate — for a smooth viewfinder image, with minimum display motion blur when tracking and shooting moving subjects.

Enhanced shooting flexibility with vari-angle monitor

The α6700 features a large 3.0-type 1.03 million-dot (approx.) touch-panel LCD monitor with a 3:2 aspect ratio and side-opening vary-angle flexibility. This allows greater positioning and framing freedom, giving you plenty of creative options for handheld and gimbal-mounted shooting of stills and movies.

Intuitive touch control

Just touch the screen to activate key functions, such as selecting a focus point or subject to track, or triggering the shutter. Swiping in from the left or right edge of the shooting display reveals touch icons that allow quick changes to the shooting mode and other settings. The function (Fn) menu can also be displayed by a simple swipe-up. During playback, you can easily select and zoom into images through taps and intuitive pinch-out/pinch-in gestures.

Improved menu structure

Responding to feedback from professional photographers and videographers, the α6700 comes with a new Main Menu structure similar to the latest full-frame α series models. The logical layout provides more efficient access to important shooting parameters, such as frame rate, shutter speed, and more. It can be assigned to a custom key for quick access when needed, and touch operation means that adjusting key settings has never been faster.

More than 70 E-mount lenses to choose from

Take your pick from a comprehensive range of E-mount lenses from Sony. Our acclaimed line-up includes the full-frame G Master™ series that blends breathtaking resolution with exquisite bokeh, and the G Lens™ series that offers excellent image quality and value. Combined with an APS-C body, Sony’s ultra-wide lenses can capture sweeping scenery or large subjects in a single frame, while telephoto lenses, assisted by the 1.5 crop factor of APS-C cameras and teleconverter lenses as needed, make it possible to capture distant subjects with stunning clarity and detail.

Accessories expand creative horizons

A variety of high-performance compatible microphones can be connected to the the camera’s Multi Interface Shoe for direct, noise-free digital audio transfer to the camera. Or choose from a variety of high-output flash units such as the HVL-F60RM2 that support high-speed continuous shooting, giving you even more ways to capture creative imagery.

Easy and stable smartphone connectivity

Make the most of the a6700’s greatly enhanced connection stability with Sony’s free Creators’ App27 that enables simple transfers of photos and movies to your smartphone or tablet. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched.28 You can also use your smartphone to control the camera remotely.

Stream high-quality live content

Connected to a personal computer or smartphone 29 via USB, the a6700 can function as a 4K (2160p) webcam with advanced AF that makes online meetings and live streaming events even smoother.

Fast Wi-Fi for PC tethering

Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) allows communication on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz30 bands for fast and stable data transfer.

Creators’ Cloud platform

Creators’ Cloud is a platform that supports creative work from shooting to production by combining advanced Sony camera technology with cloud-based AI. It’s also a place for discovery and collaboration with other creators around the world. Explore web, mobile, and PC-based apps providing efficient solutions that integrate cameras with shooting and production apps and services.

Accessible technology on α cameras

Sony’s α cameras are equipped with a number of accessibility features so that as many people as possible can utilize and enjoy our technology. For example, the screen reader function reads text on the menu screens aloud, with volume and reading speed adjustable as needed.

Approximate, effective

Compared to the BIONZ X image processing engine in the α6600. Sony tests.

Expandable to ISO 50 – 102400 for stills.

Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long-exposure Noise Reduction off.

The latest version of Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote/Viewer/Edit) is required to view and edit HEIF images.

All specified subjects may not be accurately recognized in all conditions. Subject types other than the type specified may be erroneously recognized in some cases.

Sony internal tests

[Tracking] in the menu. Based on advanced artificial intelligence, including machine learning.

Camera operation depends on focus area settings and touch operation. Accurate focus may not be achieved in some situations.

The number of distance measuring points when shooting stills. The number of points used depends on the selected shooting mode.

JPEG FINE format, continuous Hi+ mode. Actual number of images may vary according to shooting conditions.

Not applicable to the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE lenses or any A-mount lens. Full-time DMF is not available when shooting continuously in AF-C or AF-A mode (not including Lo), or when using the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS lens in AF-C mode.

A-mount lenses not supported.

Only 100 Hz and 120 Hz flicker are detected. Continuous shooting speed may decrease. Phase-detection AF coverage is reduced. Flicker-free shooting is not available during silent shooting, BULB exposure, or movie recording.

Recording frame rates are indicated as the closest integer values. The actual corresponding frame rates are as follows: 24p: 23.98 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, and 120p: 119.88 fps.

QFHD (3840 x 2160) with approx. 38 % image crop.

Audio recording not available in the S&Q mode.

S-Log3 movies. Sony internal tests.

When subject recognition is ON during AF shooting. Face, eye, etc. recognition status can be monitored when subject recognition frame display is ON. Accurate focus may not be achieved in some situations.

Slight image crop in Active Mode. “Standard” setting recommended for focal lengths of 200 mm or longer.

Active Mode is not available when recording at frame rates of 120 (100) fps or higher, including S&Q.

Compatible lenses are listed at: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/ilc/breathing/en/ Angle of view and image quality may change slightly when this function is turned ON. Full compensation may not be possible with some lenses. This function is not available when shooting movies at 120p, when using the S&Q mode at 120p, or when shooting stills.

Additional focus breathing compensation is available in post-production using the advanced breathing compensation capabilities of the latest Catalyst Browse/Prepare software application, processing metadata provided by the camera.

Only available for movies. Framing is cropped from 4K images, resulting in a reduced angle of view.

With 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-¹. 35mm camera equivalent: Approx. 0.70x.

Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.Check regional availability of services and applications via the URL https://www.sony.net/cca/

Transfer may be interrupted when a different app is launched on some operating systems.

When streaming via USB, maximum image resolution is 3840 x 2160 and maximum frame rate is 30 fps. The OS of the computer or smartphone used must be compatible with UVC/UAC. Use the most up-to-date OS available for your device. A commercially available USB cable and/or terminal adaptor may be used to connect to equipment with a USB Type-C port. When connected via USB 2.0, maximum image resolution is HD (720p) and maximum frame rate is 30p.

5 GHz communication may be restricted in some countries and regions.

Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.

Shooting time will vary according to conditions. Use the [Interval Timer] function to shoots sequences at long intervals (e.g. 10 minutes or more). Maximum exposure interval is 6 seconds when shooting 4K.

Maximum exposure interval is 6 seconds when shooting 4K.

The Focus Map function cannot be used in the following conditions: When the Focus Magnifier function is in use, when using digital zoom, during USB streaming, when no lens is mounted, when an A-mount lens is mounted, or when a lens that is not compatible with focal plane phase-detection AF is in use.

Not including materials used in coatings and adhesives.

Not including materials used in coatings and adhesives. Natural non-woven fabric may not be available during some production periods.

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Number of effective pixels varies depending on attached lenses and camera settings.

When using accessories that support 4ch output / 24 bits with the Multi Interface Shoe.

Anti-flicker Shooting is not available when the [Shutter Type] setting is set to [Electronic Shutter].

With compatible Sony external flash

Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used

Supports Micro USB compatible device.

(Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE)

Models sold in some countries/regions support IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) wireless LAN only.

Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached.

When [Resolution] is set to [HD(720p)], [MJPEG] is only available.

The LCD screen is turned on, shot once every 30 seconds, operate zoom alternately between W and T ends, flash strobe once every two times, turn power off and on once every ten times.

Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom , stand-by and power off.

Features:

26.0MP1 APS-C format Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS sensor

BIONZ XR™ processing power for exceptional image quality

Dedicated AI Processor and Real-time Recognition for accurate subject tracking

4K/60p 6K oversampled 4:2:2 10-bit recording with Long GOP or All Intra formats

High frame rate 4K/120p (100p) recording17

5-axis in-body optical image stabilization with up to 5-steps4 of compensation

Precise anti-shake compensation at the single-pixel level

Wide dynamic range and high sensitivity for diverse shooting scenarios

Consistently accurate exposure and color with new AE algorithm

Selectable RAW file types and JPEG Light quality setting

Faster, more precise AF with 759 phase detection AF points11, 93% coverage

Smarter AI based Real-time Tracking

Innovative AI processing with Human pose estimation

Real-time Recognition AF for wider range of subjects

Shoot more than 1000 JPEG images at 11 fps12

Full-time Direct Manual Focus (DMF)13

Focus bracketing to create incredible depth of focus

Flicker suppression from artificial lighting for stills and movies

S-Log3 gamma curve with 14+ stops19 of latitude and S-CinetoneTM

Flexible ISO Log shooting mode for greater exposure setting freedom

Picture Profile supports imported LUT files for monitoring and recording

AI based Real-time Tracking for movies

Active Mode for enhanced movie image stabilization21

Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view23 with movies

Ai-based Auto Framing25 automatically adjusts framing to highlight your subject

In-camera Time-lapse34 creation to capture unforgettable moments

Focus Map and Peaking display for shooting video

Compact, lightweight camera made for your hands

High-performance eye-level electronic viewfinder

Enhanced shooting flexibility with vari-angle LCD monitor

Easy to use, intuitive touch operations on LCD panel

Improved menu structure for quick access to frequently used menu items

More than 70 E-mount lenses to choose from

Multi Interface (MI) shoe with digital audio interface for optional accessories

USB PD (Power Delivery) supports fast charging

Easy and stable smartphone connectivity with Sony’s Creators’ App27

Stream high-quality live content via UVC/UAC w/internal recording

Fast Wi-Fi for PC tethering

Durable hardware for tough working environments

Creators’ Cloud platform

Accessible technology on Alpha cameras

Sony’s goal: zero environmental footprint

Environment-friendly packaging and non-plastic materials