Sony A7R III vs Sony A6600
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Succeeded the Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R 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
- Revealed August 2019
- Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony A7R III vs Sony A6600 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sony A7R III versus Sony A6600, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A7R III was released 22 months earlier than the A6600 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A7R III matches up against the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7R III vs Sony A6600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A6600
A7R III | A6600 | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Crisper display (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A7R III
A6600 | A7R III | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | October 2017 | More modern by 22 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A6600
A7R III | A6600 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A7R III vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III features external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Sony A7R III versus Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R III compared to the A6600.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and A6600 is 63 and 77 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and A6600.
As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R III featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A7R III is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-10-25 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 657 gr (1.45 lb) | 503 gr (1.11 lb) |
Physical 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 | 100 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3523 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | 810 pictures |
Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $2,800 | $1,198 |