Drop an ARW file from your Sony A6700 (ILCE-6700) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony A6700 is Sony's 2023 APS-C flagship mirrorless camera, featuring a 26 MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor with AI-powered subject recognition, 11 fps mechanical burst, and 4K/120p video. It sits at the top of Sony's APS-C lineup and is rated at 200,000 actuations — double the entry-level models and appropriate for its enthusiast-to-semi-pro positioning.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A6700 (ILCE-6700) | 2023 | 26 MP APS-C stacked BSI | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 IV (full-frame comparison) | 2021 | 33 MP full-frame BSI | 150,000 | ARW |
| Sony A1 (flagship comparison) | 2021 | 50.1 MP full-frame stacked | 500,000 | ARW |
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 20,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 20,000 – 60,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — plenty of life remaining |
| 60,000 – 120,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — normal for active photographers |
| 120,000 – 180,000 | 60 – 90 % | High use — negotiate price accordingly |
| 180,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past rated life — budget for shutter service |
The Sony A6700 stores the shutter count encrypted in ARW MakerNote tag 0x9050. ShutterCount applies Sony's cubic residue decryption (modulo 249) and reads the count from byte offset 0x000a — a different offset than older Sony bodies (which use 0x003a). This offset is shared with the Sony A7C II, A7CR, and A1 II.
ShutterCount automatically identifies the camera model from ARW metadata and selects the correct offset. No manual configuration is required.
Sony updated the internal MakerNote structure in the generation of cameras released around 2023–2024. The A6700 is the first APS-C body to use this updated layout. Older Sony tools may read an incorrect count from an A6700 ARW if they do not account for this change — ShutterCount does.
Shoot an ARW file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is decrypted from tag 0x9050 at offset 0x000a in your browser.
Sony rates the A6700 at 200,000 actuations — higher than the full-frame A7 IV (150,000) due to its stacked sensor design and more robust shutter mechanism.
At 100,000 actuations, the A6700 has used 50% of its rated 200,000-shot lifespan — moderate use. There is still substantial life remaining, but it is worth factoring into price negotiations if buying used.
Only a Sony authorised service centre can reset the hardware counter. Always verify from an original ARW file, not a screenshot.