Sony A6000 vs Sony A6600

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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6600

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Sony A6100
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Differences

Sony A6000 advantages over Sony A6600

Less expensive
$648 vs $1398
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
45 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
468g vs 828g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Sony A6600 advantages over Sony A6000

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

810 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
203 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
99 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
46 vs 22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-6

$548
APS-C

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6

Sony A6600

Sony NEX-6

$1131
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Sony A6600

Sony A6300

$1131
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-T2

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$999
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T2

$1131
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$548
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-A3

$1131
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-T3

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$1299
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T3

$1131
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

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