Sony a6700 ILCE-6700L_EDIAV_2 Black

The Sony a6700 is a mirrorless camera that delivers flagship-level video and autofocus in a compact APS-C body. It shoots 4K at 120fps with 10-bit color and has one of the best AF systems we've tested. Just don't expect fast bursts or a great EVF, and skip the bundle if you already own accessories.

The a6700 is fast. Not in the burst shooting sense, that's actually a weak spot at the 33rd percentile, but in how it handles everything else. The 759-point phase detection autofocus covers 93% of the frame and it's the same AI-driven system Sony put in their flagship full-frame bodies. It locks onto eyes, faces, animals, birds, cars, trains, planes, you name it. In our testing, it's one of the best AF systems on the market right now, sitting in the 88th percentile. For sports or wildlife shooters who don't need 30fps bursts, this thing rarely misses.

Video is where the a6700 really earns its keep. You get 4K at up to 120fps with 10-bit 4:2:2 color, plus 1080p at 240fps for slow motion. There's S-Log3, S-Gamut3, and support for user LUTs baked in. The 5-axis IBIS is solid, landing in the 77th percentile, which means handheld footage looks steady but not gimbal-smooth. The 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen is bright and responsive, and it's in the 87th percentile for display quality. Battery life is middling at the 46th percentile, so grab a spare if you're shooting all day. The EVF is also just average, which is a bit of a letdown at this price.

The Fujifilm X-H2S is the a6700's most direct rival in the APS-C space. The Fuji has faster burst shooting and a better EVF, but it costs more and its autofocus, while improved, still trails Sony's. If you shoot fast action stills, the X-H2S might win you over. If you shoot video and want reliable AF, the a6700 is the better pick.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix S5 II are full-frame competitors that cost more but give you better low-light performance and shallower depth of field. The Nikon Z9 is in a completely different league, both in capability and price, so it's not a realistic cross-shop for most people. The OM System OM-1 is a micro four thirds option with incredible stabilization and weather sealing, but its sensor can't match the a6700's dynamic range or low-light performance. For hybrid shooters on a budget, the a6700 is the sweet spot.

At $1,620 USD for the bundle, you're paying a premium over the body-only price for accessories that are mostly budget-tier. The 64GB card, filter kit, and software suite are fine, but nothing here is going to blow you away. If you just want the camera, buying body-only and picking your own lens and accessories is the smarter move. That said, if you're starting from zero and want everything in one box, it's not a terrible deal. Compared to the Fujifilm X-H2S at a higher price or the Canon EOS R6 Mark III in full-frame territory, the a6700 gives you most of the video capability for noticeably less cash.

The Sony a6700 sits in a weirdly perfect spot in the mirrorless camera world right now. It's an APS-C body that punches way above its weight class for video, and it's the camera a lot of hybrid shooters have been waiting for. You get a 24.2MP BSI CMOS sensor, Sony's latest AI-powered autofocus with 759 phase-detect points, and 4K video at up to 120fps. This particular listing is a bundle that throws in a 16-50mm kit lens, a 64GB card, a spare battery, and a pile of accessories for around $1,620 USD.

If you're searching for a camera that handles both stills and serious video work without forcing you into a full-frame body, the a6700 is basically the default answer in 2024. It's not the cheapest APS-C option, but it's the most capable one Sony makes. The bundle itself is aimed at vloggers and content creators, with the software suite and flexible tripod making that pretty obvious.

We've been tracking this camera in our database since launch, and the numbers back up the hype. It lands in the 91st percentile for video performance among all mirrorless cameras we track. That's not just good for an APS-C camera, that's good, period. The sensor quality is right up there too, sitting in the 90th percentile. But it's not perfect, and we'll get into where it stumbles.

Skip the a6700 if you're a sports or wildlife photographer who needs fast continuous shooting, the burst rate just isn't competitive. Travel photographers should also look elsewhere, the travel score of 37.2 out of 100 is one of the weakest we've seen for this category. If you want a big, detailed viewfinder, the EVF here will disappoint you. And if you already own E-mount lenses and accessories, don't pay extra for this bundle. Buy the body only and put the savings toward a better lens than the 16-50mm kit zoom.

Should you buy the Sony a6700? If you're a hybrid shooter who splits time between photos and video, yes. It's the best APS-C camera Sony has ever made, and the video specs alone justify the price. The autofocus is so good it feels like cheating, and the 4K 120fps footage looks fantastic with 10-bit color.

But if you're primarily a stills shooter who wants fast bursts or a big, beautiful EVF, this isn't your camera. The burst rate is mediocre and the viewfinder is nothing special. And if you're a travel photographer, the 37.2 out of 100 travel score tells you what you need to know. This is a content creator's camera first, a photographer's camera second. Know which one you are before you buy.