Sony a6700 Review: A Return to APS-C With a BANG!

It's been quite a few years since we've seen an APS-C Alpha body from Sony, but the a6700 might be worth the wait! With a new sensor, better handling a vastly improved image quality, the a6700 is a big improvement, with some odd omissions as well. Chris and Jordan will fill you in on everything you need to know about the Sony a6700!

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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Design and handling
3:46 - Sample photos
4:05 - Autofocus
5:46 - Sensor
6:49 - Displays
7:42 - Video performance
11:10 - Who is it for?

[douglashill]

I've had an a6000 since the days when it was the best camera I could afford. Stuck with it because I liked my lenses and the incremental improvements in the line still weren't worth the cost to me. 6700 may change that. Front dial, articulating screen, IBIS, silent shutter, good video, good grip, longer battery life, improved autofocus, all with the ability to use the same lenses make it a winner for me. Plus my kids are through college.

[jamesgaszak]

Love Chris and Jordan. So detailed and not scared to tell the faults of the camera. Thats integrity which is rare nowadays. Loyal subscriber. Glad yall are doing great at PetaPixel.

[GeoChild]

I’m a former a6000 shooter. The a6700 is the camera I waited 5 years for before not being able to wait anymore and buying a Nikon Z5 back in 2021. I sold all my nicer a6000 glass to help pay for the Z5. I still have my old Sony a6000 and kit lens only because the retailer wouldn’t buy them due to their age.

[ericaceous]

First A6700 video I've watched - great review guys, comprehensive without turning into a spec read. Cheers

[imidnight]

I always enjoy the tech talk from Chris.

[olesheim]

Good review, thank you! The only thing missing was no mention about precapture. I would have loved to see that in a APS-C camera without the rolling shutter issues.

[Adam_T]

re 2:06 into the video - All the A6000 series from the 6300 onwards do BBF with an AF on button - the difference is that the button could have two functions via a switch, they simply REMOVED that facility from the 6700 along with the extra function button which the 65/6600 had

[gordon]

Nicely done! A number of good upgrades…Sony listened! 46 minutes @room temperature before it shuts down at 4K 24 is likely fine; for serious video get the fx30. Lots of folks will complain about the micro HD port though, but small camera makes that tough.

[hyonkwon]

I’ve been waiting from a6000 > a6300 > a6500 > a6600 for a front dial and finally!!! I almost switched over to Fujifilm X-H2s for front dial plus no rolling shutter, but finally my wait is paying off! Sony take my money! I’m a photographer not a videographer and in the Sony full frame system. I’m glad I can keep one system!

[timgurr]

Great review. It has a lot of advantages over my a6500 which cost around $1400 5-6 years ago. I might consider the a6700 but I really want to see some more reviews and comparisons with photo and video quality to the a6500. Good price point, but still $1400 is a lot of money for a camera hobbyist.

[fcvrvcny]

Yeah, as a mostly-stills, some-short-video shooter this is my upgrade path from a 6300 + APC lenses. I was afraid that I'd have to go full-frame and didn't want to deal with the weight and cost of the lenses. Really liking the ergonomics (especially the articulated screen, also the grip and front wheel), the amazing autofocus, the improved image quality and tonal range, and having IBIS at all, which the 6300 doesn't. I'd love to hear more about a feature barely mentioned in some sites, anti-flicker. Has Sony solved the e-shutter/LED lighting conflict? That would be huge for shooting stage/concerts, my main thing. One thing, though - Sony PLEASE send us an APC f/2.8 medium tele with converters, like Fujifilm has in its 50-140!

[Louis_Bautista]

Definitely would love to see that comparison between this the XS20 and the R7. I have an R7 myself and I really love it but I gotta say the lens situation really is a big negative on that camera. Maybe this might get me to jump ship

[vfminiatures]

Special thanks for mentioning the SentryBox! Never played there, but always happy to hear Warhammer mentioned anywhere on the limitless expense of the internet!

[ozwob]

Ive been using the a6500 for the last few years. I just pre-ordered this a6700 on Wednesday. Cant wait.

[bobcat]

I have ordered the a6700 to upgrade my OLD and heavily used a6000 and to use with the several APSC lenses I have. And in addition I shoot the a7IV along with it's compliment of full frame lenses. I think this will be a great combination.

[MatuteTarq]

Excellent review PP! Compact body style with EVF + 5-axis stabilized sensor + plenty of lenses + 10-bit recording at up to 4K60!!!! Excellent camera but I still love the look of my Fuji X-T. Great job Chris and Jordan.

[stuartriley]

Excellent review of the Sony a6700 camera fellow!.. Interesting to see what time does for innovation and comments that seemed to have sparked their action.

[SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

So grateful you guys made the transition to PetaPixel. This is an excellent review too, and timely for me.

I have had several apsc sony's. Starting with the a6000, my first sony. I upgraded to the 6500 and shot the hell out of it. I'm super happy with the a6600. All great cameras though. I'm also still shooting my RX100va.

Glad to see this review and I may have to log onto the BH website for some GAS therapy.

[funtaril]

11:55 hey remember how you wanted to do APS-C shootout? It's been almost a year...

[MapScience]

Thanks for the review guys, 'twas very helpful. I've been looking to upgrade from my A6400. The bigger battery, front dial, and better guts are all attractive features. The new side-only flip screen might be a deal-breaker, however. I have taken so many photos looking down at my back-flip screen; I just cannot imagine how that could work with the screen sticking out the side.