![Sony Tough G V90 UHS-II Memory Card](https://alikgriffin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SonyToughG_64GB_V90UHS-II_MemoryCard-150x150.jpg)
The Sony A6700 uses a single UHS-II memory card slot that can use up to UHS-II v90 SD cards.
With the camera’s fast burst rate and high video data rate, it might be best to use the V90 UHS-II SD cards to fully take advantage of all the camera features. However, V60 cards offer better cost savings for casual photographers who don’t need all the high-end video features.
Sony A6700 Features That Are Impacted By Memory Cards
Memory Card Compatibility: Single Slot UHS-II SD Cards up to V90.
Maximum Video Bitrate: 600Mbps, which is 75MB/s – this will require V90 memory cards.
Sony A6700 Capacity: Sony does not specify a capacity limit for this card, meaning it should be able to use the highest capacity cards on the market.
For Videographers: You need V90 cards at minimum for H.264 at 600Mbps (XAVC S-I) recording, or you can use V60 cards for H.265 at 280Mbps (XAVC HS). Many videographers these days record in H.265 instead of H.264, but remember that you will still need V90 for some of the S&Q slow-motion recording modes.
Also, if you’re a serious videographer, you might want to use the 600Mbps H.264 codec from time to time, which is All-I and should give similar results to Prores 422, which runs at a similar bitrate. In some situations, these All-I codecs have slightly better details than the XAVC HS modes.
For Photographers: Consider the different speed classes of the cards based on how often you burst while shooting. If you’re bursting a lot at very high framerates, you may want to use the fastest v90 memory cards, but otherwise, the v60 cards will likely be the best option for casual photographers.
I would personally just go with v60 for this camera. I would rarely use the S&Q video modes since they don’t record sound, and I would mostly shoot H.265. This way, I could go with a 256GB card without spending too much money.
Sony A6700 Memory Card Recommendations
This recommendation list features all the best memory cards for the Sony A6700 in the various speed classes.
Recommended For Sony | Review Links | USB Write | USB Read | Check Price | |
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SD UHS-II V90 | Hide | Hide | |||
Sandisk Extreme Pro V90 32-512GB | Sandisk Extreme Pro V90 UHS-II Review | 268 | 293 | https://geni.us/S6WrhEt | Amazon / B&H |
Sony G Tough v90 32-256GB | Sony G Tough V90 UHS-II Review | 258 | 296 | https://geni.us/BGrBOD | Amazon / B&H |
Delkin Black v90 64/128/256GB | 253 | 278 | https://geni.us/BJA4H3n | B&H | |
Kingston Canvas React V90 32-256GB | Kingston Canvas React Plus V90 | 274 | 292 | https://geni.us/bz1lL | Amazon / B&H |
Kodak V90 32/64/128GB | 260 | 272 | https://geni.us/NsKqp | Amazon | |
Ritz Gear VideoPro V90 64-512GB | 258 | 273 | https://geni.us/gCtA0g | Amazon | |
SD UHS-II V60 | Hide | Hide | |||
Lexar 1800x V60 64-512GB | 188 | 255 | https://geni.us/lsC9b | Amazon / B&H | |
Sony M Tough V60 64-512GB | Sony M V60 UHS-II Review | 153 | 269 | https://geni.us/BOeP | Amazon / B&H |
Sony E v60 256GB | Sony E Series V60 256GB Review | https://geni.us/ARfXs | Amazon / B&H |
Camera Specs
Sensor: 26MP APS-C, Exmor R APS-C BSI CMOS Processor: BIONZ XR Image Processor Memory Card Slots: Single UHS-II Slot Continuous Shoot: 11fps RAW Est. Buffer Size: untested RAW Shots To Fill Buffer: 59 shots RAW / 1000 JPEG Max Memory Card Capacity: Unlimited Size 4k Datarate: H.265 XAVC HS 400Mbps / XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 600Mbps |
Sony a6700 SD card compatibility
The Sony A6700 will reject memory cards that don’t match the specs of the video mode you’re trying to record in. It will also reject that old Sony M card they recalled years ago.
These charts will show which memory cards are supported in the different recording modes.
For movie recording (When [ Proxy Recording] is set to [Off])
![Sony A6700 Video Recording Modes and settings chart.](https://alikgriffin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SonyA6700_Recording.jpg)
S&Q Memory Card Shooting
When you set the S&Q Record Frame Rate to 30p, 25p, or 24p and pair it with a Frame Rate of 120fps, 60fps, or 50fps for slow-motion recording, you’ll need a UHS-II V90 card. While the playback seems to be at 30/25/24 fps with a bitrate of 600Mbps, the camera is recording at double the frame rate, resulting in technically theoretically higher bitrate. However, during playback, it reduces the speed to match the Record Frame Rate, cutting the bitrate in half as it stretches 60 frames shot into 30fps when played back, giving you a 500 or 600Mbps final file.
This is why S&Q record modes are crucial, as they provide better quality than standard slow-motion recording modes. If you require S&Q recording, a UHS-II V90 is necessary for the Sony A6700. Other features of the camera don’t demand such fast bitrates.
![Sony A6700 S&Q Video Recording Modes and settings chart.](https://alikgriffin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SonyA6700_SQ_Recording.jpg)
You can find these charts in the Sony A6700 User Manual.
Also, check out the lens list for the Sony APS-C E Mount.
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