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Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600

Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7S III front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A7S III versus Sony A6600, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S III was released 11 months later than the A6600 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A7S III scores against the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony A6600

 A7S III A6600 
AnnouncedJuly 2020August 2019Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k922kCrisper screen (+518k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A7S III

 A6600 A7S III 

Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony A6600

 A7S III A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S III comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check the Sony A7S III versus Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A7S III compared to the A6600.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and A6600 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S III and A6600.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7S III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6600 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern A7S III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S III Street photography information
Sony A6600 Street photography information
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7S III
Sports photography with Sony A6600
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (810 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (600 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
low MP (12MP)
84
better than average battery life (810 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (600 shots)
2 card slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7S III
Vlogging with Sony A6600
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S III and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha A7S IIISony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7S III Sony Alpha a6600
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-21 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz XR Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4240 x 2832 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 759 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.91x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 699g (1.54 lb) 503g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light score 2993 1497
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 810 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $3,499 $1,198