Sony A6700 Battery & Charger Guide

Welcome to my Sony a6700 (ILCE-6700) battery and battery charging guide where I cover all of the compatible battery and charging options for the Sony a6700 mirrorless camera.

The Sony a6700 is compatible with the Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh).

The Sony NP-FZ100 can be charged either in the A6700 camera body via USB-C or using the Sony BC-QZ1 external mains charger.

What’s in the Box?

Purchased from new the Sony a6700 includes one Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh) in the box but unfortunately no external charger.

Sony has also not included a USB charger or a USB-C cable in the box. So you will only be able to charge the battery in-camera if you happen to have one of these already for another device.

I’ve included some recommended cables and chargers a little further down this article.

Batteries

The compatible battery for the Sony a6700 is the Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh).

You will find many third-party NP-FZ100 batteries on the market, but a lot of these batteries will not work correctly with the a6700 and might display a warning message. Those that do work correctly may stop working when the a6700 receives a new firmware update.

Sony NP-FZ100

The official battery compatible with the Sony a6700 is the Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh).

Watson NP-FZ100

One of the more reliable third-party battery options is the Watson NP-FZ100. However, these batteries might still display warnings and I’d still recommend sticking with the official Sony batteries.

Battery Chargers

The Sony a6700 does not include an external charger in the box. So if you want to charge the battery externally here are your options.

Sony BC-QZ1

The official Sony battery charger for the NP-FZ100 battery is the Sony BC-QZ1. With this charger you can charge the official NP-FZ100 battery in around two hours.

Sony BC-ZD1 Dual Battery Charger

The BC-ZD1 is a high-speed charger for Sony’s NP-FZ100 batteries. It can simultaneously charge two batteries in approximately 155 minutes when connected to a USB Power Delivery (PD) compatible power supply with 30W or higher output and a USB cable with USB PD support (3A) or higher current.

• Charges two NP-FZ100 batteries simultaneously in approximately 155 minutes when connected to a USB PD compatible power supply
• Equipped with an indicator lamp that shows the battery charging status in 5 stages
• Width approx. 84.5 mm x Height approx. 29.2 mm x Depth approx. 70.0 mm, weight approx. 149g
• With heat dissipation measures plus built-in heat monitoring and control

Sony NPA-MQZ1K

If you need to shoot for longer then you might want to invest in the Sony NPA-MQZ1K multi battery kit. This can charge 4x NP-FZ100 batteries in approximately 480 minutes and also power two USB devices and the a6700 at the same time. The NPA-MQZ1K includes two NP-FZ100 batteries, a cable protector and a mounting plate. 

Watson Mini Duo Charger

This Watson mini duo charger is one of the better third-party charging options. With it you can charge two NP-FZ100 batteries in around 5 hours. It features built-in overcharge, short-circuit, and power surge protection.

This charger is designed for Watson NP-FZ100 batteries, so you will be taking a risk if you charge original Sony NP-FZ100 batteries with it.

USB Charging

The Alpha a6700 supports USB PD (Power Delivery) for fast in-camera battery charging via its USB-C port.

Unfortunately Sony does not provide a USB charger or USB-C cable with the a6700.

USB-C Cables

If you don’t already have a USB-C cable then here are a couple of options.

Anker PowerLine II USB-C 3.1 Gen2

Use this cable with a USB-C charger. It has a USB-C connector on each end and supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 which will also enable you to transfer files at the maximum speed that the a6700 is capable of.

Anker USB-A to USB-C Cable

Use this cable with a USB-A charger. It has a USB-A connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other end for the a6700. It supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 which will enable you to transfer files at the maximum speed that the a6700 is capable of.

Power Banks

You can also use a Power Delivery (PD) certified power bank to charge the battery when the a6700 is powered off. Sony recommends using a USB-PD device that is compatible with an output of 9V/3A or 9V/2A.

ANKER 10,000mAh PowerCore Slim PD

The ANKER 10,000mAh PowerCore Slim PD is just one of many power banks that you could use to charge the a6700.

Continuous Power

If you need to provide power for longer shoots then here are your options.

Sony DC-C1 DC Coupler

The DC-C1 DC coupler allows for a stable power supply during long shoots or streaming by providing continuous, reliable power to cameras compatible with NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 rechargeable battery packs using an external power source such as a USB PD (65 W or more) compatible AC adapter and USB cable with USB PD support (5 A).

• Supplies power directly from an external power source such as a USB PD compatible AC adapter (65 W or more) to a camera body that supports NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 batteries
• To prevent accidental cable disconnection, the DC-C1 is equipped with the locking screw hole, or an anchor loop can be used to secure the cable to the USB port ​
• 1.6m cable connects plug-in plate to the power supply assembly for flexible setup during shooting
• Equipped with Power Indicator Lamp that shows the power supply status
• Width approx. 52.0 mm x Height approx. 70.6 mm x Depth approx. 32.0 mm

Battery Life

The battery life of the Sony a6700 will vary depending on your camera setting and environmental factors. On cold days the battery will drain much faster than warm days.

Battery Life Shooting Stills

The a6700 can achieve approx. 550 shots (Viewfinder) and approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard).

Battery Life Recording Video

Shooting movies (actual) will get you approx. 95 min (Viewfinder) or approx. 100 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard).

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