Sony ILCE-6700M APS-C Interchangeable Lens Hybrid Camera With SDK

Quick Overview
Explore the NDAA compliant Sony ILCE-6700M α6700, a cutting-edge camera with AI-driven Real-time Recognition AF, 26MP sensor, 5-axis stabilization, and 4K recording. Redefine your creative boundaries with advanced features and uncompromising performance.

The Sony ILCE-6700M (ILCE6700M) delivers advanced AI-driven autofocus and image processing built around Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor (26MP) and BIONZ XR engine. Real-time Recognition AF with deep learning enables highly accurate subject detection and tracking across humans, animals, birds, and vehicles, even in challenging conditions or low light down to EV -3.0. With up to 759 phase detection points covering ~93% of the frame, the camera maintains fast, precise focus while capturing high-speed bursts and consistent image data in dynamic environments.

Image quality and video performance are equally strong, with 4K recording up to 60p (oversampled from 6K) and up to 120p for slow motion, supported by 10-bit 4:2:2 color and S-Log3 for advanced grading. The 5-axis in-body stabilization system compensates for shake in handheld or low-light scenarios, while flexible formats like HEIF and lossless RAW optimize storage without sacrificing detail. Combined with durable magnesium alloy construction, USB-C power delivery, and seamless streaming/webcam functionality, the α6700 is built for demanding imaging, robotics, and embedded vision applications.

Key Features & Capabilities:

  • 26MP Exmor R CMOS sensor + BIONZ XR processor
  • AI-based Real-time Recognition AF (human, animal, bird, vehicle)
  • 759 phase-detection AF points (~93% coverage)
  • Low-light AF performance down to EV -3.0
  • 4K video (6K oversampled) up to 60p / 4K 120p slow motion
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, S-Log3, S-Cinetone color profiles
  • 5-axis in-body image stabilization (up to ~5 stops)
  • High-speed continuous shooting up to 11 fps (1000+ JPEG buffer)
  • HEIF, lossless RAW, and compressed RAW support
  • AI auto-framing, real-time tracking, and focus tools for video
  • USB-C streaming (4K webcam) + smartphone connectivity
  • Magnesium alloy body, tested for durability (200K shutter cycles)
General
Camera TypeInterchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Mount E-mount
Image Sensor
TypeAPS-C type (23.3 x 15.5 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Total)Approx. 27.0 megapixels
Number Of Pixels (Effective)Still images: Approx. 26.0 megapixels max.,Movies: Approx. 19.9 megapixels max.
Color Temperature Range2500 K - 9900 K
Anti-Dust SystemYes 
Recording System (Still Image)
Recording FormatJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image Size (Pixels) [3:2]APS-C L: 6192 x 4128 (26 M), M: 4384 x 2920 (13 M), S: 3104 x 2064 (6.4 M)
Image Quality Modes
RAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF
14BIT RAWYes
Recording System (Movie)
Recording FormatYes
Video CompressionXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Audio Recording FormatLPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit)、LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)、LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC HS 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):119.88p (200 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (200 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):119.88p (280 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (280 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):119.88p (200 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):100p (200 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):59.94p (150 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):50p (150 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):29.97p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):25p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):119.88p (280 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):100p (280 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (200 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (200 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (140 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (140 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (100 Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):119.88p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):59.94p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):29.97p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.):23.98p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (50 Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (600 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (500 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (300 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (250 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (240 Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):59.94p (222 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):50p (185 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):29.97p (111 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):25p (93 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.):23.98p (89 Mbps)
Movie Function
Slow & Quick Motion (Shooting Frame Rate)Yes
Proxy RecordingYes
TC/UBYes
Auto Slow ShutterYes
Raw Output-
Recording System
Memory Card SlotSlot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
Focus System
TypeFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus PointStill images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF),Movies: Max. 495 points (phase-detection AF)
Sensitivity RangeEV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Recognition Target (Still Images)Human,Animal,Bird,Insect,Car,Train,Airplane
Recognition Target (Movies)Human,Animal,Bird,Insect,Car,Train,Airplane
Other Features
AF Track Sens. (Still),AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie),AF Transition Speed (Movie),Switch V/H AF Area,AF Area Regist.,Circ. of Focus Point,Focus Map (Movie),AF Assist (Movie)
AF IlluminatorYes (with Built-in LED type)
Exposure Control
Metering Type1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering SensitivityEV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)Still images: ISO 100 - 32000 (expandable to ISO 50 - 102400), AUTO (ISO 100 - 6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit),Movies: ISO 100 - 32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100 - 6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Anti-Flicker Shoot.Yes
Viewfinder
Type1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
Number Of Dots2 359 296 dots
MagnificationApprox. 1.07x (35 mm camera equivalent: Approx. 0.70x) with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1
Diopter Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0m-1
Eye PointApprox. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 19.4 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate SelectionNTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
LCD Screen
Type7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT
Touch PanelYes 
Number Of Dots (Total)1 036 800 dots
Adjstable AngleOpening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °
Other Features
Other FeaturesFace Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority
Clear Image Zoom (Still Images)Approx. 2x
Clear Image Zoom (Movies)Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Clear Image Zoom
Still ImagesApprox. 2x
MoviesApprox. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Shutter
TypeMechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
Shutter SpeedStill images (Mechanical shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb,Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s,Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
Flash Sync. Speed1/160 sec.
Electronic Front Curtain ShutterYes (ON/OFF)
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)
TypeImage Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
ModeStill images: On / Off,Movie: Active / Standard / Off
Flash
Type-
ControlPre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash CompatibilitySony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Drive
Continuos Drive Speed (Approx. Max.)Hi+: 11 fps
No. Of Frame Recordable (Approx.)JPEG Extra fine L: 143 frames,JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames,JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames,RAW: 59 frames,RAW & JPG: 44 frames,RAW (Lossless Compressed): 23 frames,RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 18 frames
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting-
Playback
ModesEnlarged display mode,Protect,Rating,Shot Mark (Movie),Divider Frame,Crop,Photo Capture
Accessability
FunctionsScreen Reader,Focus Magnifier,Focus Map (Movie),Peaking Display,Subject Recognition in AF,Touch Focus,Touch Tracking,Touch Shutter,Touch AE,Vari-angle LCD screen,Custom function
Interface
PC InterfaceMass-storage, MTP
Multi/Micro USB Terminal-
InterfacesYes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFCYes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Sync. Terminal-
Wirelass LAN (Built-In)Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz band))
BluetoothYes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4GHz band))
HDMI ConnectorHDMI micro connector (Type-D),3840 x 2160 (59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94p / 50p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
Mutli Interface ShoeYes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Headphone TerminalYes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Remote Control (Wireless)Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
FunctionsSend to smartphone,Remote control via smartphone,PC Remote
USB Streaming 
Video Data FormatMJPEG,YUV420
Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p),3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p),1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p),1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p),1280 x 720 (30p),1280 x 720 (25p)
Audio Data FormatLPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)
Audio
MicrophoneBuilt-in, stereo
SpeakerBuilt-in, monaural
Lens Compensation
SettingShading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Power
BatteryOne rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Still ImagesApprox. 550 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Movies (Actual Recording)Approx. 95 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min. (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Movies (Continous Recording) Approx. 190 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 185 min. (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery ChargeYes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB Power SupplyYes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Power Consumption
With ViewfinderStill images: Approx. 3.6 W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached),Movies: Approx. 5.2 W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
With LCD ScreenStill images: Approx. 3.5 W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached),Movies: Approx. 5.3 W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Weight
With Battery And Memory Card IncludedApprox. 493 g / Approx. 1 lb 1.4 oz
Body OnlyApprox. 409 g / Approx. 0 lb 14.5 oz
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 122.0 x 69.0 x 75.1 mm, Approx. 122.0 x 69.0 x 63.6 mm (from grip to monitor)
Inches. Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 4 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 3 inches, Approx. 4 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 inches (from grip to monitor)
Operating Temperature
Operating Temperature32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C