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Sony Alpha a6600 vs Sony Alpha a6500
Sony Alpha a6600
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha a6600, made by Sony, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Aug. 28, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
1.1 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Alpha a6500, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Alpha a6500
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Alpha a6700, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Alpha a6700
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 425 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 810 shots per charge with the included NP-FZ1000 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Sony Alpha a6500
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha a6500, made by Sony, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 6, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 51200. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.8 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Alpha a6600, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Alpha a6600
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 425 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 350 shots per charge with the included NP-FW50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 425 | 425 |
Connectivity |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 23.8 | 24.5 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1497.0 | 1405.0 |
| DXO overall score | 82.0 | 85.0 |
Exposure mode |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 28, 2019 | Oct. 6, 2016 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Sony | Sony |
| msrp | $998.00 | $589.00 |
| model | Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Predecessor model | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
| Successor model | Sony Alpha a6700 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Lense |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 284 | 284 |
Other features |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 11.0 fps | 11.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Battery life | 810 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FZ1000 | NP-FW50 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 69mm | 120 x 67 x 53mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 503 grs | 453 grs |
Screen |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 922 | 922 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 24 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,359k dots |