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Sony A7 vs Sony A6600

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony A7 vs Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is pretty similar but the A7 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was released 6 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7 matches up against the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony A6600

 A7 A6600 
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A7

 A6600 A7 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2014Newer by 68 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony A6600

 A7 A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A7 against the A6600.

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and A6600 is 78 and 77 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and A6600.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The A7 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged A7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 Street photography features
Sony A6600 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7
Sports photography with Sony A6600
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 shots)
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (810 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 Travel photography factors
Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
low battery life (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 Vlogging features
Sony A6600 Vlogging features
35
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
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Sony A7 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-22 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 117 425
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 474g (1.04 lb) 503g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 90 82
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 13.4
DXO Low light score 2248 1497
Other
Battery life 340 images 810 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $798 $1,198