Best Overall
The SmallRig 4336 wraps the A6700 in a precision-machined aluminum shell that adds a full accessory grid without turning the body into a brick. Multiple 1/4-20 mount points, a 3/8-16 point, a cold shoe, and an integrated Arca-Swiss plate cover the usual monitor, microphone, and wireless-receiver layouts. The grip follows the camera's contours, so the extra width does not hurt hand comfort during long handheld sessions. At 152g, the cage adds structure and mounting points without overwhelming the compact body. The A6700-specific cutouts leave the battery door, card slot, and main controls reachable, so it can stay on the camera between shoots.
The integrated Arca-Swiss plate is the feature that makes the cage useful beyond protection. The body can drop onto a gimbal or tripod head and back onto a quick-release clamp without pulling the cage apart, which is why hybrid shooters switching between stabilizer and tripod will feel the benefit immediately. The HDMI cable clamp secures a monitor cable to the cage, taking strain off the camera's HDMI port during video work. The accessory layout is workable for the classic one-person setup: a cold-shoe mic, a small monitor, and a wireless receiver can run at the same time without each mount blocking another. The mounting holes sit at standard spacing, so SmallRig arms and monitor mounts seat securely without shimming.
Balanced hybrid rigs are this cage's home. Mics, small monitors, and receivers fit comfortably within its working range. Because the cage anchors partly to the camera's lanyard loop, heavy side-mounted accessories can cause a slight twist on some units, so keeping the load balanced matters. Hybrid shooters who plan to add a top handle or keep side accessories light will get full value from this design.
The mid-range price sits below the usual cost of A6700-specific cages while its mounting layout matches what a one-person video setup needs. The included hardware covers the basics; typical small accessories mount without extra screws. The cage does not add electronic frills or solve thermal limits; for long 4K sessions the active cooling cage in this lineup is the right tool. For rigging, this is the pick.
The included HDMI cable clamp is a small addition that matters on a hybrid rig. Once the cable is locked in place, a snag hits the cage instead of the camera's HDMI socket. That is the kind of detail that keeps the A6700 working through a long event shoot.
๐ก Mount heavy accessories on a top handle and keep the side plate for lighter gear.
Pros
- Machined A6700-specific fit protects the body and lines up with controls and ports.
- Full mounting grid covers mics, monitors, and receivers without extra adapters.
- Integrated Arca-Swiss plate makes gimbal-to-tripod switching quick and tool-free.
- Ergonomic grip keeps the body comfortable during handheld shooting.
- Mid-range price gives it strong value against comparable A6700 cages.
Cons
- Not a grip-only option: the full cage and 152g mass are more than a minimal handheld setup needs.
- A permanently loaded side-arm mount is outside the cage's comfort zone; balanced rigs avoid the issue.
For hybrid shooters who want a mic-and-monitor rig and gimbal users who need quick tripod switching, this cage delivers the practical mounting layout at a fair price.