The new Sony A6700 brings cutting edge AI-powered autofocus to APS-C

Date:
Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:01:06 +0000

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The new Sony A6700 is a flagship APS-C camera with 26MP sensor, 4K video and class-leading autofocus and battery life.

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Roughly four years since the Sony A6600, the camera giant has finally
launched its latest flagship APS-C mirrorless camera in the shape of the Sony A6700.

The concept is familiar: keep the smallest possible form factor, create one
of the best travel cameras around and pack it with class-leading, cutting
edge tech this is Sony after all.

Our full Sony A6700 review is already live, and weve found the new APS-C
model mixes the sublime with the ordinary, so lets quickly unpack where the A6700 thrives and, ultimately, is held back. Class-leader

Packing the same Bionz XR processor and AI-powered chip as the Sony A7R V and Sony ZV-E1 , the A6700 delivers class-leading tracking autofocus. Here its a wide-coverage 759-point phase detect autofocus with a more sophisticated subject tracking capability than rivals, that not only recognizes subjects, but posture as well which improves the cameras ability to lock focus where it matters most. (Image credit: Chris Rowlands)

Theres other AI-powered smarts a la ZV-E1 such as auto tracking, which makes life as a solo shooter all the easier. Weve written more extensively about
how AI is transforming how our cameras work , but its some clever stuff that can, in one example, replicate the effect of a human camera operator.

Photographers can shoot 26MP stills in lossless compression raw, while 4K 60p video is taken from oversampled 6K. Sony claims the A6700 controls the
adverse effect of rolling shutter much better than the Sony A6600 , plus it features 5-axis in-body stabilization to steady your shots. Theres also class-leading battery life the cameras FZ-100 battery blows rivals out the water. All-round, the A6700 is a highly capable hybrid. Familiar shooting experience

The A6600 and A6700 are largely indistinct from each other, but the A6700 brings a swathe of handling improvements such as a larger handgrip, plus additional physical buttons and dials, including a much-requested front control dial. Its touchscreen is better, too; the vari-angle unit has more versatile touch functions, whereas the A6600 was restricted to AF point selection only. Sony A6700 price and availability

The Sony A6700 has a list price of 1,450 body only and well update you with
US / AU$ pricing when we get it. That price is similar to the launch price of the a6600, which actually makes the A6700 a better value considering
inflation and technological advances.

Unlike the Canon EOS R7 and Fujifilm X-S20 / X-T5 rivals (the A6700 pricing
is smack bang in the middle of those Fujifilm options), the A6700 has a flat top plate design, with its 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder sitting flush in the top left of the body. It is, therefore, the most physically compact
camera at this level, but that comes with compromises whereby the controls feel a little cramped and limited.

Rivals have a central and raised viewfinder that ultimately gives more room
to breathe around the camera itself. At this high-level of performance, arguably the bulkier form factor and all-round better handling makes more sense. Will Sony ever make an APS-C camera in the mold of its full-frame A7 cameras, that more sensibly matches its technological capabilities? (Image credit: Chris Rowlands) One for the demanding hobbyists

The A6700 is Sonys best APS-C camera, and has class leading performance in several areas including autofocus, AI-powered shooting modes, and battery performance. However, the stubborn design choice ultimately holds the camera back from being the overall best-in-class. Still, if youre wanting a more travel-friendly snapper, the A6700 could be a top choice.



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