NEW APS-C STAR!
Smart Photography|March 2024
Sony Alpha 6700 - ₹1,72,990
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NEW APS-C STAR!

Inside the Box

✓ Body

✓ Shoulder strap

✓ Body cap

✓ Accessory shoe cap

✓ Eyepiece cap

✓ Battery

✓ Lens

✓ Lens cap, lens rear cap and hood 

Sony’s 6000 range of cameras have proved to be quite popular in the market for APS-C cameras. The 6600 which was launched in 2019 has now been replaced with the 6700. What are the major differences?

The 6700 comes with a brand-new sensor that is similar to the sensor found in the FX 30. Sony also claim improved autofocus with 759 phase detection points. The AI processing unit excels in subject detection and can recognize birds and vehicles. Low light performance is available upto -3EV. Buffer memory capacity is also up to 1000 JPEG files in fine compression. Video 4K recording upto 60p comes with a nominal 1.04 x crop. Image stabilization in video is improved thanks to Sony’s Active Steady Shot. A faster electronic shutter speed of 1/8000 and a variangle screen are other improvements. Does the Sony a 6700 with its numerous advancements constitute an attractive buy? Read on.

Design & Build Quality 

The Sony a 6700 sports the same compact camera styling as the 6600. Dimensions at 122x69x75.1 mm are also very close to those of the a 6700. The 6700 uses a magnesium alloy frame and is both dust and moisture-resistant. At 493 gms, the a 6700 is 10 gms lighter than its predecessor. Overall build quality is good. The camera is made in Thailand.

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