Sony a6700 Review: The New Value Champion!

[@geraldundone]

Re: a6700 overheating. The results from different channels are all over the map. My copy did quite well comparatively, but if you're considering purchasing this camera, I'd err on the safe side and go with the 40-50 minute results just to be safe. I talked with Jordan from PetaPixel and we tested almost identically and I got nearly an hour longer than him. Not sure how to explain that. 🤷‍♂ I'll test a retail copy when I can and update you. 👍

[@paul_london]

what other cameras would you recommend in this price range or cheaper?

[@doodlebratboy]

With non stop stills/photography in climate of at least 79-85F, do you think that would cause the 6700 to overheat? We pre-ordered this camera but now doubting if it's a bad idea with the overheating that could happen if we use this for photography in locations with warmer climate/travel. The other reviews don't even mention the possibility of it overheating

[@jb_0029]

I literally pre-purchased this camera after watching your review, then canceled after watching others - I wish this wasn't an issue because I would totally use this camera since it has a mechanical shutter - but for now I have to stick with the FX30

[@catchlite5196]

I’ve played it till the end, but please stop playing with the straptriangle like it is a lady part… 😮😂

[@andyocineoficial]

Hey Gerald, I was wondering if you could help me out with this choice..I own a Fuji X-T5 and I love it but this new Sony A6700 looks really good to me, maybe even the rumored A7CII. But which one would be the smartest option? I mostly do cinematography and some photography. I know I also have to think about lenses, accesories, ect..Let me know if you have any tips! thanks!

[@PatrickChondon]

I'm sorry .. that was simply the most random yet awesome surprise intro of any video, I have ever seen. Tom Green is a legend to put in mildly.

[@GrandGeneralKukov]

Agreed! This is hilarious and kind of amazing.

[@MHarvey-tp5km]

That was awesome.

[@saintmanuel]

But unfortunately no "my bum is on the table"

[@atom-qr2oc]

Speaking of random, the outro is gold

[@lukecarter9005]

AGREED!!! hahaha

[@wesleychapman9001]

Would love to see a head-to-head comparison of this vs the new Fuji X-S20!!

[@flochfitness]

Whelp, wasn’t expecting Tom Green to do a Gerald Undone intro, but here we are…😂😂😂

[@Curtis-Randall]

Yea it was 😂

[@riparianstudios]

HOLY SH**! 😂😂😂

[@gbwalther3198]

Don't worry Tom Cruise will be sporting one next time, actually three in the next Impossible camera missions! 😎😎

[@MarkusFinholt]

This is what vloggers have been waiting for for years. Not the ev1. And the people who loved the a6000-series will be happy with the 10 bit 4:2:2, which was the weakest point of the camera. Definitely a winner.

[@ramimxss]

do people even vlog anymore? lmao

[@flat-out]

The original A6000 wasn't weak for me when I had it in 2015 to 2018. It was my pro gear for paid and volunteer jobs it was fantastic. It's just another tool for jobs, it's what you do with tools you have and skills you know.

[@MarkusFinholt]

@@flat-out A camera limited to 100mbps 8bit 420 will be limited to very low budget and low paying jobs. You can't use it professionally with confidence. This version is at least viable for professional use.

[@MarkusFinholt]

and also the 4k 25p was the only useable option, since the 1080p was the worst hd i have ever seen in a videocamera in the last 10 years.

[@brutsalvadi]

@@bondgabebond4907 I have an a6600 as well. Is Sony going to take it back and give me this a6700, which is essentially the fix for the a6600?

[@JensMowatt]

The fact that this camera has breathing compensation and the a7 SIII still doesn't is yet another slap in the face from Sony. Let's not forget that they're pushing new cameras into consumer's hands without investing in the longevity of their older "flagship" cameras. The more new cameras that come out with features the a7 SIII should have, the more I feel forgotten and disrespected by Sony.

[@Pfagnan]

TOTALLY !!!!!! 😡

[@ZeroFilmClips]

Of course Sony aren't interested in the longevity of your camera. Sony are in this business to make money. They won't do that by making the camera you've already bought significantly better than it was when you bought it. It's not a slap in the face. It's a business model.

[@digwillhachi]

one of the reasons i sold my sonys.

[@mzartFilms]

Agreed!!!

[@JensMowatt]

@@ZeroFilmClips Not necessarily. We’re more likely to buy into the Sony ecosystem if we know our cameras will last. And you’re discounting lens sales. I haven’t bought the Sony 20mm G because my a7 SIII doesn’t have breathing comp. If they added breathing comp to all of their more expensive flagship cameras those prosumers would spend more on glass. That would be a business decision that benefits the company. But instead they insist on annoying their consumer-base and making them feel like their cameras have been forgotten.

[@floatingrabbit3556]

Still rocking the Sony 6300 to this day I remember nreally splurging on the 6600 when it launched BUT this, this is what ai had been waiting for. 10 bit color is all that sold me in this camera. Finally I can grade my Air2s and ground camera footage without much hassle.

[@travissmarion]

I'm SO GLAD I just sold my 6+ year old Sony A6500 a couple weeks ago. I would have lost another couple hundred of dollars now that this monster has been released. As always great video sir!

[@erum.m]

May I ask how much did you sell it for?

[@travissmarion]

@@erum.m I sold it at KEH for I think $450 or so in excellent plus condition. I upgraded to the Sony A7IV about 5 months ago, and had been using that Sony A6500 for over 6½ years or so.

[@lights_camera_coffee]

@@travissmarionI still have one I’m using for real estate work. Should have sold it already! 😮

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'm gonna watch this first - and then I'll watch the other 100 reviews.

[@SaxSpy]

the proper way

[@Ra-Hul-K]

first i'll watch the best.. then i'll watch the rest 😄

[@Driftuner]

Mark, take your beautiful face out of here please, no looking over the fence!

[@darylawaita]

Thanks for being possibly the only reviewer who tests dynamic range. Another great review.💯💯💯

[@guillaumejuncar]

I was with the a6300 since a long time. Was almost ready to get the fx30 but the lack of specs for photography was bothering me ... Now we have almost everything I keed akd want with the a6700. Even if for vidéography the fx30 still a beast 😱

[@johndc7446]

Sony's recent camera designs have been very good. They look and handle like a tactical tool. The designs are very low profile and stealthy. I think the the black colored lens mounts are great.

It might offer the best value compared to the FX30, but I hope they won't drop the firmware support as quickly as the A7Siii!

[@garfieldirwin]

Best way to keep up with the best Sony technology is to stick to their cheapest cameras.

[@BenPatrik]

Plenty about the FX30 that’s superior still, like internal fan, dual card slots and full size HDMI out to name just a few. The FX30 is a workhorse, this camera simply is not.

[@garfieldirwin]

@@BenPatrik True, but the FX30 is not really a hybrid either.

[@tor2919]

For video the FX30 is much better. Tally lights, full metal body, ergos, audio and cooling system.

[@JensMowatt]

The fact that a $1400 camera in their lineup has breathing compensation but a $5000 camera doesn’t is inane. They can no longer claim it’s because of the Cinema Line/Alpha Line divide either, since this is a photo-first camera.

[@DigiDriftZone]

How does it compare to the X-S20? - 6.2k open gate, 7 stops IBIS (2 more than Sony), 4k60 webcam for external recording and power with 1 cable (no drivers needed), 10bit 4:2:2 360mbit (vs 100mbit on the Sony), raw video external recording, 13+ stops dynamic range, there's a lot to like! EDIT: Also nicer screen, joystick, 30fps stills, fuji colours, better app, cheaper.

[@johansphoto]

Not to mention that the X-S20 has much better screen resolution, a joystick, can shoot 30fps stills (20 with unlimited jpegs), fuji colors, better app, and $550 cheaper where I live. The Sony wins on weather sealing, 4k 120p, slightly better viewfinder magnification, native iso and probably better af, but X-S20 is definitely better value where I live, and neither are pro level when it comes to the hardware.

[@mex5341]

@@johansphotothere is only 100$ price difference. Not so much right

[@spritual_enlightenment]

X-S20 is a really good package overall, but I still prefer AF of Sony than Fujifilm.

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@johansphoto The 120fps 4K on the Sony is lower quality and with a 1.63x crop, it would be interesting to see side by side vs 1080p to see how good the 4K 120fps really is. But I would take 6.2k open gate and extra 2 stops of IBIS any day over 120fps 4K and just upscale my 240fps 1080p. No more explaining to my girlfriend why I refuse to film video in portrait now that I can crop the open gate footage for either landscape or her "instagram stories" 😂 - I'm sure the Sony AF is much better, but hoping Fuji's improvements make it "good enough". It is a close call though, both are great cameras. Fuji do tend to support their cameras much better though, my old X-T3 got the latest XApp where flagship A7S III cameras aren't receiving basic functionality that Sony added to their entry level cameras, shameful!

[@maggiem1323]

I don't think that comparison is going to happen since it's Sony. Even the S5II or X beats this Sony but it seems Sony has more clout.

[@blaizze]

I love the rangefinder style body, because it makes it so small and nothing stick out. It is just great for traveling and also when you want to put it on a smaller gimbal.

[@martibartolome9472]

Hi Gerald, great review as usual, would you be doing a Fuji X-S20 review anytime soon? How do you think does it compare to this sony a6700?

[@antiseth3964]

That looks like a mighty fine improvement over the A6300s that I started working with. Those things were known to overheat quickly shooting 4k24p. It was so annoying. I’m honestly surprised that they came out with the FX30 before this guy, but I’m glad it exists to provide a workhorse option for video shooters.

[@andrewtregoning]

the a6300 is an incredible camera, but yeah it overheats! and the low light performance isn't great. but its also like, $300! i'd be interested in seeing overheating and low light tests on this thing...

[@alextsagaru]

You think fx30 better than 6700?

[@dronetheworld4k67]

With the original sony kit lens:- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Black) Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens How good are those lens for low light ? Ofc am coming from a 1" sensor camera at 2.8 apt which kinda sux at low light... Will i see big improvement ?

[@antiseth3964]

@@dronetheworld4k67 Both lenses may have a harder time with lower light environments, but Sony cameras are pretty good with noise in general.

[@dronetheworld4k67]

@@antiseth3964 those lenses, but my concern was shooting for basketball games indoors well let and soccer matches with decent lighting at night, u think those lenses are good enough professionally shooting or no way around it I gotta invest in better ones ? Tha k you...

[@natepotter6911]

Just put a couple small rubber o-rings around the jangly triangles. They will pinch against the mounts and keep them from jangling. Does make them stick out sideways, but they remain flexible, so not an issue. I do it with all my Sonys.

[@chosenideahandle]

Same here. Good move.

[@gbwalther3198]

Bubble Gum & Glue, Oh yeah, get some piano wire while u are it too, Sony likes DYI Guys & Gals: Set the Heat to High, Open the Flip Screen-way out. Oh yes, keep the battery door open-Great to Lose Batteries & Help Sony's competition with Tesla Lithium-Save the Planet Policies. One more caveat: Keep the SD Card Slot Open Too. U can buy more cheap Tough Cards if they all fall out, but don't worry, your cam will stay somewhat cooler. Yeah, great Design Tech Sony Boys. We should all rush out and get at least three of these. One for right hand shooting, One for left hand shooting & a Spare in the Backpack! 😎😎

[@sambrumley_productions]

I just prefer to remove the jangly triangles. You can do that in a similar manner to removing a key ring, and you can put them back on when it comes time to trade-in/sell the camera

[@natepotter6911]

@@sambrumley_productions I use a camera strap occasionally, so I leave them on

[@F1REBEARD]

Remove them and use peak design straps. Use them my self, a lot of accessories to them and removes the noise completely

[@JonnyHavens]

For the overheating test, did you test with the camera in direct sunlight? I've found that matters just as much as ambient temperature.

[@gbwalther3198]

wSolar Power My Boy, U Got It! Sony just heard u! Solar Power, Heat that Cam Up, Give it a Good Sun Tan! If you're a good DYI Fan Boy or Fan Gal, they have a full Bag of Tricks for U when u decide to Go Solar Power Test: Set the Cam Heat to High, Open the flip out screen---all the way out, open the battery door (so the lithium batteries can fall out & compete with Tesla's Plan to Save Planet Earth). Oh yeah, keep the SD Card Trap Door Open (so u can purchase many more cheap Sony Tough Cards & they can leave a trail as to where u were when you were shooting in the Alaskan wilderness & got lost for good). Solar Power, Solar Test, Forget Ambient Power, Let's Go Solar Power! We have 24 Hours of Sunlight now in the Arctic, Perfect Time to do That Solar Safari! 😎😎

[@rsmith02]

I'll be getting one, thanks to Tom Green. Okay because I'm an a6600 owner and this solves multiple issues, chiefly rolling shutter, lack of 10 bit video and uncompressed raw photos.

[@footsy420]

i trust your reviews more than anyone else. Sony is so cool for putting premium tech in pretty much any new body they design. The a6700 is reminiscent of the a6400 release whith a big leap in the chipset and af tech.

[@footsy420]

This is reminiscent of the a6400 release both coming out after an a7 release with much better tech. For me the real time tracking released in the a6400 was a giant leap that made sports and wildlife shooting way easier.

[@BespokeFotografie]

This is why when new products are released your vids are the only ones I watch. I give them 5/5 Jangly Triangles as well!😂

[@danielsay9842]

It’s wild that a £2000 camera is considered a budget friendly option.

[@baqcasanke]

Right i looked up the price and was shocked this was being considered a budget camera

[@AndiGomez-yu2dx]

I agree the price is absolutely shocking! this camera should be priced around the 1,300 USD mark

[@m4rcin847]

​@@AndiGomez-yu2dxFind another camera that can do 4k 120p 10bit at that price.

[@RealTechnoPanda]

Can I connect an external monitor via HDMI, and not lose face tracking autofocus?

[@reelycharged]

I ordered the FX30 last night and was set into a state of panic after seeing the title of this. Thank god it has actually reconfirmed the FX30 was the right choice 😥

[@BenPatrik]

Same 😂 I’ve only had my FX30 a couple weeks. But no way in hell I would pay more just for AI when I would be losing dual cards, internal fan and HDMI out

[@wagnercs]

@@BenPatrik Indeed. Also considered the a6700 until I learned about the overheating. FX30 / FX3 are the way to go. Or the A7S3.

[@tor2919]

If you work with documentaries/ reportage the tally lights of the FX30 are invaluable. Believe me you made the right choice if your main thing is video.

[@bearonionlol]

Hi, can you please tell me why you would pick the FX30 over this? I’m so stuck trying to pick!

[@bearonionlol]

@@BenPatrikhey man, can you please give me some advice/try to sell me on the FX30 haha. I’m having such a hard time trying to decide between the a6700 and the FX30

[@danbrockettDOP]

First Tom hangin' with the Trailer Park Boys repeatedly, now with you?!? That's so cool! Major points Gerald.

[@judyjackson7321]

One feature that I like on the A7IV is the shutter closing when switched off to change lenses In practice I've found it really does help to keep the sensor clean. Does the A6700 have this option? I'm having trouble finding any reference to the feature.

[@joalmaor]

Well, very impressive camera. I currently own 2 a6000s so, the lack of joystick won't be a problem for me. I'm going to enjoy the massive improvement of that video specs.

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

I wonder which camera will get no updates - this or the FX30

[@tor2919]

The Sony cinema line and alpha lines are completely different departments. And as we have seen the cinema cameras get much much better support.

[@ArexLi]

Practically speaking, A7 IV shoots 4.6K oversampled APS-C video with a faster 13ms readout. As far as APS-C/S35 video shooting is concerned, both A7 IV and A6700 can be the option. It's a matter whether you want Micro 4/3 like 4K/120 or full frame option with some obvious rolling shutter issue.

[@RuXsel]

Always the first guy i go to when new cams come out👊

[@Levy.AlecPhotography]

The fact that it has an articulated screes and some a7r5 features I'm sooo tempted to upgrade from my a6600, I had a sony a7r5 for a couple of weeks and I loved it but dont want to switch to FF as I have to sell al my apsc lenses and FF glass its expensive. Now this camera came out❤

[@LoverOfTech]

Long live Sony APS-C finally

[@orphanuprising]

You have no idea how much joy it brings to my life to see tom green on your channel.

[@rhezaif]

Should i wait for a7c ii or go ahead and buy a7iv?

[@MrFraiche]

I’d wait if you’ve already waited this long.

[@stowgood]

do you care about size? If not a7IV

[@rhezaif]

or maybe zv e1? i mainly shoot video only help me choose guys

[@mirrorlessny]

@@rhezaif for video only zv-e1 is better than a7iv & a7Cii - assuming a7Cii will have same 33mp sensor

[@Nathaniel_Ballesteros]

What should I get as a beginner for my first camera? Should I get Sony a6700 or the older Sony a6600?

[@unusualcomment9731]

That's the camera that I was looking for back in 2020 😅 now that I have an A7SIII I'm definitely not coming back to that tiny form factor and I love the Full Frame look too much as well. Looks like a good camera though just a little bit expensive for a B cam at 1700€

[@Pfagnan]

I too have the a7Siii and recently bought the FF A7C as my B camera for 2 camera shoots. Better choice to match the sensor and colour science for me that the A6700. Don’t like the crop sensor and micro-hdmi.

[@unusualcomment9731]

@@Pfagnan For now my B cam is a RX100 IV and still waiting for the RX100VIII to buy it 😂

[@Pfagnan]

@@unusualcomment9731 That’s a decent compromise. You can’t always get it all…

[@mirrorlessny]

@@Pfagnan I'm waiting for a7Cii to pair with a7Siii, amazing how compact a7C is considering it's full frame

[@TheMx5Channel]

Not sure if you could call this a B cam, since i have outperformed a lot of photographers hers with alot of gear with a 6300 just because my lenses were better and faster.

[@weedanwine]

10:57 this is absolutely my favourite thing to do, remember to say 'welcome to the cinema' when a colleague comments on it

[@nicolasthonnerieux]

i would really loved if you compared the dynamic range of the a6700 with the a6600

[@johndc7446]

If youre asking mainly about the video dynamic range then theres no question the a6700 is better, considering it has 10bit 4:2:2 compared to a6600 only having 8bit. You can now properly make use of the SLog3 picture profile and get a better dynamic range. When it comes to photos I think they would probably be the same with the a6600 but a6700 would slightly be better because it using a newer and better sensor with 2MP more.

[@rsmith02]

Likely a pre-production model so wait for more detailed tests by DpReview, CineD, etc.

[@nicolasthonnerieux]

@@johndc7446 yes it's certain than a 10bit slog3 codec will give you better result than the 8bit slog2. but i would a loved to see "how much" is it better. to see if it's really worth the upgrade :) how many stops of DR are we talkin about, how many stops of lattitude under/over, etc.

[@KarosElite]

Watched the last few more recent uploads. Going back now to binge. The vibes are uniquely incredible here.

[@vijhaib]

Great video ❤ However, I miss the rant about firmware updates for the a7siii and a1 😭

[@AlexanderHaibel]

i was looking for it too!

[@mirrorlessny]

@AlexanderHaibel maybe he got word it's on the way 🙏

[@HussOnTheBeat]

Tom I met you in Dallas working at the Improv before covid, I helped with your vinyls and we talked about Juice WRLD. Good to see you pop up in random places on your filmmaking journey.

[@LividLionTV]

This body will become my main travel shooting camera. I have a ZV E10 and ZV 1 (OG) already but I miss having the view finder for doing on the go photography while filming. This is an absolute must pick up for me.

[@helveklikk]

Would this be a good second camera when you already have an A7 III?

[@simaskaciusis]

this is better lmao

[@TheHeartless917]

dude this is going to smoke the a7iii all over..

[@simaskaciusis]

@@TheHeartless917 i have the a7 iii and the a6700 will make it the b cam :D

[@helveklikk]

@@TheHeartless917 Even in photos?

[@mirrorlessny]

@@TheHeartless917 I agree = a6700 will smoke a7iii in videography, but when it comes to photography visual quality - a7iii is superior

[@Aaditya1ad]

Hi Gerald, Great review as always. Have you done xyla 21 for xtrans 4? I believe not. And are you planning on reviewing x-s20? I would also like understand ISO scale differences between brand if you think that’s something worth covering someday.

[@derek-yap]

Did you say you're using a 15mm lens or a 50mm lens when you were doing the selfie shot? Excellent video thank you!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm here for the @TomGreen Cameo

[@kiyashko86]

Is 5sII still better than a6700? If difference in price in my country is less between these two, what is better in your opinion?

[@Chhuoey]

I’ve been waiting so long for a hybrid aps-c, this was always gonna be my next camera once it came out unless fuji tempted me enough

[@Chhuoey]

I bought a fujifilm xs-20 a month ago for $1050 and a Tamron 17-70mm for $540. Photographed a wedding and photographed and filmed a colorado trip and it was great, but I just bought an A6700 on since I'm more comfortable on the Sony system

[@babyboy1971]

Would you recommend this camera to a stills shooter? I do full time headshots and portraits and I want something light and fast, currently shooting FUJI but thinking of jumping. What lenses would you recommend to rival a 50mm and 85mm equivalent?

[@zahinjawad6071]

What about the Canon EOS R8?

[@jehudale2349]

The intro made my day :D Thanks for the video, Gerald.

[@kevin.itruth6880]

Might as well go to FF at this point...The only thing APS-C has been missing are compact quality primes like a 23mm F2 (35mm equivalent) and 18mm F2 (28mm equivalent) that can rival the size and performance of the offerings from Fuji and the Leica CL. People want compact inconspicuous bodies and lenses for everyday carry, street and travel.

[@casualcoffeeshooter]

Hello from Fujifilm ecosystem. We have plenty of those «23mm f/2» and pancake solutions and you’re welcome to join us :)

[@kevin.itruth6880]

@@casualcoffeeshooter lol I might just be coming over. Waiting to see what they release.

[@johansphoto]

Yes with Sony FF is the way to go. Especially with the A7C and the new small lenses least the Samyang Tiny series, negating any advantage the a6XXX-series had vs fullframe on Sony. For Aps-c Fuji is clearly a better choice with a much wider range of bodies and lenses, with the potential for a very small setup like the X-E4 plus 27 f2.8 or one of the f2 lenses, or a high end setup like the XH2 cameras, with high resolution screens and viewfinders, dual cardslots and great ergonomics. For midtier X-S20 holds its own against a6700, at a lower price and with a better lens selection.

[@Pfagnan]

I bought the A7C as a companion to my a7Siii. Only thing I really miss is the 10 bit video on 2 camera shoots.

[@kevin.itruth6880]

@@Pfagnan Well A7C ii is already been verified coming out this year. So maybe it will have 10 bit.

[@benjhaisch]

Ok that was the best intro ever

[@cinematools]

Looks like a great camera. I wish it had less rolling shutter.

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

Almost any Sony camera can be described this way

[@cinematools]

@@unn4medfeel1ng not since A7S III

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

@@cinematools A7 IV and A7R V are pretty bad. Also some of ZV cameras, can't remember which of them.

[@MarkusFinholt]

A camera approved for cinema has almost twice as slow rolling shutter than this. The S1H. You really can't complain about 16ms.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@unn4medfeel1ng zv-e10 has bad 4k rolling shutter because it's same 24mp sensor as in a6400 a6600, zv-e1 uses a7Siii sensor so no problems there

[@lfisher8154]

Helpful as always. I have a couple of tripod mounted A6400s that I am using to livestream (1080p/30fps) to live stream 2 church services that last about 4 continuous hours total. They work fine with no overheating. I would like to add a 3rd camera for an additional angle and wanted your thoughts on another 6400 or upgrading to either the 6700 or FX30. Note - cameras are connected to a Blackmagic Television Studio HD via HDMI..

[@TheSunnySuttons]

I have waited 3 years for this to be released and I am honestly a little disappointed. The a6600 and the A6700 have the same EVF with 2.36 million dots. A6600 rear screen has 921,600 dot, A6700 has 1.04m dot. One card slot, again. I feel Sony could have really knocked it out of the park and could have charged us a premium and I would have paid it. If you are upgrading from an a6400 or a6500 then the A6700 is a no brainer. For me, I am more likely to jump to Fujifilm.

[@SouthAfricanWanderer]

Which Fuji are you going to go with? XT series or H2S?

[@johnrpittenger]

Yep I feel the same way

[@alexhiguera8753]

then buy the fx30, its a superior beast and has much more functions, options and buttons. Also it has superior and higher bitrates that you could access with the right card and a very good cpu.

[@SouthAfricanWanderer]

@@alexhiguera8753 zero photo capabilities though. Single shot image capture. Correct me if I’m wrong but the Fuji H2S for instance uses the same 26MP Sony sensor and yet they can squeeze out 40fps and I think can do the same video quality as this A6700. Yes $1000 more expensive but shows what the sensor is capable of doing…

[@hy7968]

@@SouthAfricanWandererIt’s a stacked sensor with Fuji’s X trans colour filter pattern. So it’s completely different from the one in the Sony.

[@Keeper_of_nature]

Hi, Gerald! Great review! Will you recommend to upgrade on this from a73?

[@dinoschachten]

Wow, some of these features sounded like the things that low-budget shooters would request to be implemented on cheaper bodies as well with everyone fully aware that no manufacturer would put those premium features into lower-priced cameras - until now. Very unexpected but awesome!

[@Elivaztv]

Would a A7C be a better option? As they’re both on the same price range.

[@Pfagnan]

Ya I bought the A7C as a B camera to my a7Siii and I really like it as it is FF and same colour science plus it has full size HDMI. Only thing I miss is the 10 bit video to match my big camera

[@mirrorlessny]

for photography probably yes, but ff lenses are often bigger & more costly compared to apsc

[@Mo.Jo.]

I really hope they incorporate similar upgrades to the A7cII - i can not wait to grab that when it comes out. I've been on APS-C for years and I'm finally ready to get my first compact full frame.

[@richbottarini86]

If reports are correct, the 7cii is going to be far more expensive than the 6700 and might be more than the 7iv, which is crazy. All bets are off if Sony his price blunder

[@the_oren_cohen]

Hey Gerald! Awesome video! I plan to buy this camera kit sometime in the near future for video production. Do you have a video where you explain your lighting for youtube videos? I would love to learn how you set up the lighting for this video :)

[@johnrpittenger]

I was excited about this camera until I found out there is only 1 card slot and no 6k. I wanted more megapixels but would have looked past that if it had more features. Sadly this may be a good camera but it's also very disappointing. Why can't Sony make an apsc camera that competes with Fujifilm. If Sony didn't have good auto focus this camera would completely lose to Fujifilm.

[@LuisFernandoImperator]

Baby Undone has grown so much. Congrats on that family!

[@PS-ys9yg]

Zv e1 have a massive overheating problems, how its possible that this camera have not

[@MrFraiche]

APS-C is less data to process.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@MrFraiche good point, however when comparing zv-1 12mp ff to a6700 26mp apsc it's important to note the 4k oversampling which creates additional strain

[@Kaotix_music]

why on EARTH does a cheaper camera allow 4k 30 streaming, but my more expensive FX30 will only do 1080p? At this point im certain the people at Sony are smoking crack.

[@williamhelena7592]

you gotta think about the market they’re targeting here. most people buying a 4k cinema camera aren’t using it to stream. and if you are streaming at that caliber, you are likely using an ATEM switcher. This is probably targeting streamers or smaller productions on a budget

[@Kaotix_music]

@@williamhelena7592 the idea is my camera is the same sensor, better guts inside (or probably the same) and something as simple as a software feature they exclude from the more expensive camera, but put it in the less expensive camera. The fact of the matter is - USB streaming IS in the FX30 and FX3. These are "video" cameras. The A6700 is a "hybrid" camera. Not really meant for video, but there if you want it and takes really nice photos. They give THAT camera 4k 30fps streaming and leave us stuck at 1080. Yes, for more serious work with more than ONE camera - i would use an ATEM switcher. But what if I want one camera, one angle, plugged straight into my computer to get that stream? I only get 1080p? Its a video first camera. That makes no sense. The A6700 is not a video first camera, but when it comes to the USB Streaming option - suddenly it is now? Its about having the options. An option they can easily put into those cameras with a simple firmware update. But we all know how Sony likes to be with firmware updates to give us features thats on the camera that came out today, but not a camera that just came out 6 months ago.

[@HiughfvouTuytgjbc]

just bought one, thanks for your share. What kind of filter will be better? Kase or Nisi?

[@MacDonaldArthur]

4k 60p apsc no crop with sony AF speed and AI under $1500 is more than enough for my production, lovely :D

[@johansphoto]

Petapixel reports a small crop at 4k60, and what is worse that it overheated in 26 minutes with oversampled 4k 24p in their test, so it might be worth checking out some more reviews. Especially from people with full production bocies but no ties to Sony.

[@thidnascimento]

You are always the first video for me when its a new camera day! Fantastic camera!

[@kevinbatts2804]

New camera: The first places I check is this channel, Phillip Bloom and Camera Conspiracies for the clean up.

[@evilpigskin]

The same channels I watch. Definitely the best I should add Armando Ferreira too!

[@kevinbatts2804]

@@evilpigskin he’s in the rotation for sure.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@evilpigskin yea Armando is good, also Matt WhoisMatt & Tony&Chelsea

[@joebyvictor2619]

FINALLY! This is exciting to me! I’m a hybrid shooter with focus more on video. Currently own a7s3 which I use professionally and love, but it’s not the most compact or easy for travel vlogging due to weight. Also have a ZV1 which I honestly detest and never use (menu, battery life, no viewfinder, annoyingly not wide enough). Before these two I bought a Fuji XT4 which I adore for photography, but stabilisation and focus just don’t cut it for video especially travel vlogging. So basically I have 2 cameras I love using one amazing for video and one amazing for photography. I didn’t really want to invest in more Fuji glass just for photography and also because I was hoping Sony would bring something out that gave me the higher video frame rates at 4K, a decent sensor, a viewfinder, AND a smaller body. The a6700 is literally what I’ve been waiting for. I’ll probably sell my XT4 & ZV1 and buy the a6700 with the new APSC 10-20mm PZ and also use my existing 35mm glass with the 1.5 crop (16-35 Zeiss, 24-105G). I know the a7c2 is coming, but it will be more expensive, heavier and likely top out at 60fps which for me isn’t enough as I do shoot a lot of B-roll at 100/120. I hadn’t seen much about the mic but in this test it sounded pretty good, so for indoor quiet settings I think it would be enough for me. I have the Sony B1M if I need it. Outside or for my pro work. VERY excited about breathing comp and focus heat maps which I’m still a bit miffed Sony didn’t bring to the a7s3 (whatever over it now lost hope!). Will still use my a7s3 for much of my pro work and studio based stuff. a6700 will be an opportunity to really really enjoy travel again and not take a ton of kit everywhere. I cannot wait! Thanks Gerald - great review as always.

[@TheHeartless917]

im a fan of the a6400 and own 2 of them. this would be my next purchase for my photography business

[@ro30]

This is ridiculous. All this could have been 10 years ago. and it's too expensive for such an offer.

[@AlphaCentauri24]

The overheating issue like on the release of A7iv all over again. Does Sony not test its cameras before releasing?!

[@paolokabir4029]

Thank you for the great review! How would you compare this vs Fuji X-S20 vs Canon R7 for hybrid hikes & travels?

[@mejasiu]

I am particularly interested in how the Fuji xS20 compares to the Sony a6700. Both seem like great cameras the question is which camera is better for which kind of person?

[@TomCalton]

Thumbs up just for the Tom Green cameo!

[@Hunselmann]

It's it right that I get 120p 4k with this little thing and with the A7 IV I get only 60p 4k ? If so... WTF?

[@thisiseric]

The a7iv is full frame and this is APSC so they will have different capabilities. It takes more processing power to read out a full frame sensor than a smaller APSC sensor. It's comparing apples to oranges.

[@Hunselmann]

@@thisiseric Canon R5 is capable with 45 mp full frame. Sony A7 SIII and the FX 30 can do it. These are grapefruits then?

[@thisiseric]

@@Hunselmann yes you are still comparing apples and oranges. Some of those have heavy crops and other have only 12mp sensors which are naturally 4k without needing to downsample or or any processing conversion versus a 33mp sensor that needs to do a lot of conversion. If you research the actual cameras, their sensors, the bit rates, the crop factors... Etc it'll be pretty obvious why they are how they are. That's not to say we won't see 4k120 in future full frame cameras but at the moment the only ones that do it are $4-5000. You won't find a single camera that doesn't sacrifice a bunch of quality to give 4k120 under that price point. But I think we will see it in cameras within the next year. Just not yet.

[@Hunselmann]

@@thisiseric hopefully

[@mirrorlessny]

@thisiseric good explanations 👍

[@mohammedabdullah4618]

Recording the sponsor message from the product is just ingenious!

[@AndriSoren]

I wonder if they’ve fixed the fact that all consumer Sony cameras are “shy” and don’t properly communicate or send the desired frame rate over HDMI. This leads to nasty interlacing in some situations, and led me to return my models. There’s more info on this on provideocoalition

[@spdcrzy]

Link?

[@AndriSoren]

@@spdcrzy often KZbin suppresses links - I’ll share a link in my next comment. Should that comment not appear, or should I be eliminated by the agents of Sony, google “Sony camera frame rate shyness” and look for the provideocoalition link(s)

[@visceralpsyche]

Tom Green intro and a funky outro, with a great camera review to boot! You're outdoing yourself man!! :D

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Wait Tom Green 😂😂😂 Gerald is a goat 🐐

[@SparkY0]

Why does almost every review of this camera say it uses the same "26MP" sensor as the FX30? Citation very much needed on this claim. The official specs for the FX30 say it has a 20.1MP sensor. So what exactly am I missing here?

[@geraldundone]

16x9 vs 3x2. Sony told everyone that when giving them the press briefing, that's why.

[@chickenpasta7359]

With the Fuji X-S20, this is a very hard sale if you haven't invested into their lens system yet

[@sliceofmymind]

@@mattdebyl8806 4K 120 on the 6700 has an additional crop...did you not even watch the review?

[@weihanwu]

I’m Fuji XT2 stills shooter. Always jealous of Sony AI AF. How far apart is the XS20 vs A6700 AFC eye tracking ?

[@johansphoto]

@@mattdebyl8806 X-S20 is also magnesium alloy and it has greatly improved AF. AF is still behind Sony, but not a big factor anymore. However, it also packs a joystick, twice as high screen resolution, 30 stills/second vs 11, much better JPEGs and colors sooc, more custom modes, a new much improved app, and not least better IBIS. Sony wins on weather sealing and native ISO, but I don't see it as a better camera, and where I live the price difference is $550 so going Fuji is a nobrainer.

[@Powerland56]

@@mattdebyl8806hats not true, the X-S20 has an magnesium alloy body. LCD is 1,8 Mill pixel instead of 1,0 … AI Trackimg from the X-H2s …. to be continued…. 😂

[@djoaniel]

Good call out on Dynamic Active Stabilization, and 120fps 4k. Thanks, Gerald! Love the intro!

[@alanychung]

A great successor to the a6600!

[@maortheyoungcameraguy175]

Too late tho

[@navpreetsingh8156]

Petapixel and Gordan Laing both got under 30 mins of 4k 50 on the overheating so you must have a special unit

[@compucorder64]

I suppose since this isn't out yet, hard to tell how big the difference in price will be. Here in Europe at least, the S5II is one sale in stores now for a similar price to the A6700's RRP. Making it hard to see why a hybrid shooter would choose this over the Panasonic S5II. The two best reasons I can think of might are the Sony lens ecosystem and that Sony has the most capable PDAF system. It's also significantly more compact/lightweight, if that's an important consideration. But for me, I see more in favour of the Panasonic S5II. It's full-frame and has a full-size HDMI output, dual memory slots, shoots 6k video, has effective in-body cooling, the most capable IBIS, V-Log, much better LCD & EVF, an 8-way joystick and generally better thought out UI/OS. For example, begone jangly triangles. Seems like Panasonic are trying and mostly succeeding in giving people what they want and need, for a value price. Where Sony continue to offload deliberately badly engineered (overheating) and artificially cobbled (no dual-slots, mini HDMI, out-dated LCD/EVF) 'hybrid' cameras on the public and not following through on firmware updates. Because they don't want to sell you one good value hybrid value that fits the purpose. They want to sell you a good video camera that is hobbled at stills (FX-30) and a good stills camera (A7IV/A6700) that is hobbled at video (overheating/missing features). For the overheating tests, 4k @ 80F/26c isn't hot enough for the Sony to be considered passable. For many use cases it needs to keep on recording at 90F/32C even in direct sun. It speaks volumes that people are 3D printing custom fan mounts for the A7IV and making little sun umbrellas to cover them from the direct sun. Sony, as Elvis sung, don't be cruel ;)

[@gbwalther3198]

Was that quote: "Offload" or "Offend People" lol, u probably meant the later, but the Sony AI jumped with glee and went to "Offload" instead of "Offend!" 😎😎

[@gbwalther3198]

Actually, Elvis sang an Early Tribute to Sony Inc. when he Performed in Las Vegas at His Last Concert, Elvis was a genius, even then he knew what was coming down the Turnpike and was trying to warn us, the Sony Song by Elvis, "Jailhouse Rock!" 😎😎

[@compucorder64]

@@gbwalther3198 lol, I suppose here they are similar enough words to both apply. Imagine if the MacBook Air shut off randomly when ran at full load in 30C ambient. People wouldn't just shrug and pass it off as acceptable. They'd probably laugh at a fanless engineering design. And those cost less than these Sony camera bodies. And a video camera is the definition of time critical environmentally exposed equipment. Seems likely to me that these will have shorter lifespans than designs with fans. Maybe there will be a graveyard for brave A series cameras that went into 4k battle in the field without little sun umbrellas and homemade 3D printed fan accessories.

[@Ildskalli]

Fully agree. At European prices, the A6700 is a rotten deal. I wouldn't pick it up at the US price either - I find both the X-S20 and R7 more compelling hybrids, even if they're lacking a bit in the AF and high-end video departments.

[@compucorder64]

@@Ildskalli if wasn't a bit more focused on video, Fuji would definitely be my choice. Like the ergonomics, colours and lenses. R7 is nice too, has good AF too I thought. Just a few other minor limitations.

[@lukaszbudzinski]

11:18 what money?

[@ReganRoss]

1 card slot? Come on man, what a waste of a nearly perfect competitor to Fuji. Really wanted a stills camera to pair with my fx30 at APS c but wanted a mechanical shutter. 1 slot rules it out for me.

[@CourtneyHump]

Awesome video! Is this THE camera to get for hobbyist photography only (not interested in video) or do you like some other body for stills?

[@Xero_Wolf]

This IS the camera I've been waiting for!

[@kazooMCmotovlog]

I'm considering to upgrade to a6700 from my a6000 and ZV-E10. So this is really helpful. I have an easy fixing idea for the rattling of the strap holder because I used to have same concern on my a6000. I bought a non-woven sticker at Michale's in a few dollars and applied over the metal base then open small hole by a needle, maybe you can open hole by a pen also. Then put the triangle strap holders back on it then the metal rattling should be completely eliminated. Or, just replace the triangle strap holders to PeakDesign anchors like me lol.

[@motebike]

Except for 4K 120, and unbeatable (so far) AF, the Fuji X-S20 (which I own) got you covered with overall better specs, for a much cheaper price, and noticeably more compact. As far as IBIS, Sony still didn't get the memo. The a6700 is already a has-been. End of story. If you want bigger (sensor), wait for the A7C II…only if you think it'll make you a better photographer/videographer.

[@DigiDriftZone]

I believe the price is almost the same? - but I just ordered my X-S20, the 6.2k open gate, extra 2 stops of IBIS, 360mbit and raw (Sony limited to 100mbit which is quite poor), the 4k60p USB webcam, no software needed, no overheat, ability to adjust aperture/colour profile in webcam mode is awesome - single cable for power and external recording! And the added bonus of my girlfriend will stop complaining that she can't crop my 16:9 videos for her portrait instagram stories thanks to 4:3 open gate :D

[@motebike]

@@DigiDriftZone, In the UK, it's £1,449. Fuji is about £200 cheaper.

[@motebike]

@@DigiDriftZone In the UK, it's £1449. Fuji is about £200 cheaper. The reasons you mentioned is enough to stay away from the A6700.

[@joel8230]

Would this or the A7 III be the better choice for a camera upgrade from a Nikon D3200? I would love to do video and photography but I don’t know if the Full frame is worth the more money for ex. for low light performance or image quality.

[@siemore]

This one 100% over the A7III, which is incredibly outdated.

[@zegzbrutal]

Recommend A7r3 instead

[@mirrorlessny]

I think a7iii is on another level if we are talking about photography quality, but a6700 has more advanced autofocusing & superior video capabilities

[@Voniatis]

Time to upgrade my 4-year old a6500 😂

[@evilpigskin]

I guess my a6300 won't be alone now

[@hoodio]

get the smallrig base on it and it feels like a big boy

[@Abdi_Mohamed_]

Would love to see this compare to the Canon R7 and the Fujifilm XS20

[@TheVoiceofReason4ya]

The best as always. Thanks Gerald.

[@isavkov]

Damn, I’m going to buy this camera 😅

[@ro30]

This is ridiculous. All this could have been 10 years ago. and it's too expensive for such an offer.

[@Prgameroficial]

I have a a6400 and was considering upgrading to a A7IV. Do you recommend waiting for the a6700? Please let me know.

[@henryD9363]

Still no GPS. Sony thinks it's 1990s

[@centeredonchrist]

Some cameras have GPS? What for exactly?