Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced February 2018
- Older Model is Sony A7 II
- Renewed by Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Announced August 2019
- Successor is Sony A6700
Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony A7 III versus Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very close but the A7 III (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7 III was announced 18 months earlier than the A6600 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A7 III scores against the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A6600
A7 III | A6600 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A7 III
A6600 | A7 III | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | February 2018 | Newer by 18 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A6600
A7 III | A6600 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 III provides external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Sony A7 III versus Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A7 III and the A6600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and A6600 is 63 and 77 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and A6600.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The A7 III has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged A7 III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-02-27 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) | 503 gr (1.11 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3730 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photographs | 810 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,998 | $1,198 |