Sony Alpha a6700 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm II Kit Lens

The Sony α6700 is a compact, high-performance APS-C mirrorless camera designed for photographers, filmmakers, vloggers and content creators who need advanced autofocus, excellent image quality and powerful video capabilities in a lightweight body.

Featuring a 26.0-megapixel APS-C back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, advanced BIONZ XR image processing and a dedicated AI Processing Unit, the α6700 delivers fast subject recognition, accurate autofocus and reliable real-time tracking. Sony's five-axis in-body image stabilisation further helps produce sharp stills and smoother handheld footage.

This kit includes Sony's compact E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS II power zoom lens, offering a 24–75mm full-frame equivalent focal-length range. The lens combines optical stabilisation, quiet power zoom and a compact retractable design, making it particularly suitable for everyday photography, travel and video creation.

Key Features

• 26.0MP APS-C Exmor R CMOS sensor
• BIONZ XR image processor with up to 8× processing-speed improvement
• Dedicated AI Processing Unit for advanced subject recognition
• Fast Hybrid AF with up to 759 phase-detection AF points
• Real-time subject recognition for humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraft
• Up to 11 fps continuous shooting
• 5-axis in-body image stabilisation
• Active Mode stabilisation for movie shooting
• 4K video recording up to 120p
• Full HD recording up to 240p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 video recording
• S-Log3 and professional picture profiles
• 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD
• 2.36-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
• Sony E-mount compatibility
• USB Type-C connectivity and USB power delivery
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Compact and lightweight design

Sony confirms the α6700's APS-C sensor, BIONZ XR processor, AI processing unit and five-axis stabilisation as its core features.

Camera Specifications

Sensor

• Sensor Type: APS-C Exmor R CMOS
• Sensor Size: 23.3 × 15.5mm
• Effective Pixels: Approx. 26.0 megapixels
• Total Pixels: Approx. 27.0 megapixels
• Aspect Ratio: 3:2
• Anti-Dust System: Yes

Processor

• Image Processor: BIONZ XR
• AI Processing Unit: Dedicated AI processing unit
• RAW: 14-bit RAW

Lens Mount

• Mount: Sony E-mount
• Compatible Format: APS-C

Autofocus

• System: Fast Hybrid AF
• Phase Detection Points: Up to 759
• Movie Phase Detection Points: Up to 495
• Focus Sensitivity: EV-3 to EV20
• Subject Recognition: Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Aeroplane
• Real-Time Tracking: Yes

ISO

• Still Images: ISO 100–32,000
• Expanded Still ISO: ISO 50–102,400
• Movies: ISO 100–32,000

Continuous Shooting

• Maximum Speed: Up to 11 fps
• Shutter: Mechanical / Electronic
• Maximum Electronic Shutter Speed: 1/8000 sec
• Mechanical Shutter Speed: 1/4000–30 sec

Sony lists up to 11 fps continuous shooting and 759 phase-detection AF points for still photography.

Video Specifications

• 4K Recording: Up to 120p
• Full HD Recording: Up to 240p
• Recording: XAVC S / XAVC HS / XAVC S-I
• Colour Depth: 10-bit
• Colour Sampling: 4:2:2
• Picture Profiles: Yes
• S-Log3: Yes
• Slow & Quick Motion: Yes
• Time Code / User Bit: Yes
• Active Mode: Yes
• Focus Map: Yes
• Breathing Compensation: Supported with compatible lenses

The camera is particularly suited to hybrid creators because Sony combines its still-image AF system with advanced movie functions inherited from its Cinema Line technology.

Image Stabilisation

• Type: 5-axis sensor-shift stabilisation
• Compensation: Up to 5 stops
• Movie Stabilisation: Standard / Active / Off

Sony specifies a 5-stop CIPA stabilisation rating under its stated test conditions.

Viewfinder & Display

Electronic Viewfinder

• Type: XGA OLED EVF
• Size: 0.39-inch
• Resolution: 2,359,296 dots
• Magnification: Approx. 1.07×
• Frame Rate: Up to 120 fps in NTSC mode

LCD Monitor

• Size: 3.0-inch TFT
• Resolution: 1,036,800 dots
• Type: Vari-angle touchscreen
• Opening Angle: Approx. 176°
• Rotation Angle: Approx. 270°

E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS II Lens

Lens Model: SELP16502

• Mount: Sony E-mount
• Format: APS-C
• Focal Length: 16–50mm
• 35mm Equivalent: 24–75mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5–5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/22–36
• Optical Stabilisation: Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode
• Zoom: Powered
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.25m wide / 0.30m tele
• Maximum Magnification: 0.215×
• Aperture Blades: 7
• Filter Diameter: 40.5mm
• Optical Construction: 8 groups / 9 elements
• Weight: 107g
• Dimensions: 66 × 31.3mm

The updated lens is designed to be extremely compact, retracting to just 31.3mm when powered off. Sony also highlights its quiet power zoom, autofocus while zooming and optical stabilisation.

Connectivity

• USB: USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps
• HDMI: Micro HDMI Type-D
• Microphone: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
• Headphone: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
• Multi Interface Shoe: Yes, Digital Audio Interface
• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth: Version 4.2
• Remote Control: Bluetooth compatible

Battery

• Battery: Sony NP-FZ100 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Still Images: Approx. 550 shots via EVF / 570 shots via LCD
• Movie Continuous Recording: Approx. 190 min EVF / 185 min LCD
• USB Charging: Yes
• USB Power Delivery: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Camera Dimensions: Approx. 122 × 69 × 75.1mm
Camera Body Weight: Approx. 409g
Weight with Battery & Memory Card: Approx. 493g
Lens Weight: 107g
Approx. Camera + Lens Weight: 600g

What's in the Box

• Sony α6700 / ILCE-6700 camera body
• E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS II lens (SELP16502)
• NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery
• Shoulder Strap
• Accessory Shoe Cap
• Eyepiece Cup
• Lens Front Cap ALC-F405S
• Lens Rear Cap ALC-R1EM
• Body Cap
• Standard documentation

Sony's support listing confirms the ILCE-6700K kit includes the camera body and SELP16502 lens.

Ideal For

• Professional and enthusiast photographers
• Travel photography
• Street photography
• Portrait photography
• Wildlife and nature photography
• Vlogging
• YouTube content creation
• Short films and filmmaking
• Reels and social media content
• Events and lifestyle photography
• Hybrid photo/video creators