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Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A9
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
  • Released August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the A9 II (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The A9 II was announced 2 months later than the A6600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A9 II scores against the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A6600

 A9 II A6600 
Screen resolution1440k922kSharper screen (+518k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A9 II

 A6600 A9 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A6600

 A9 II A6600 
ReleasedOctober 2019August 2019Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II has external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 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).

Take a look at the Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A9 II against the A6600.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and A6600 is 62 and 77 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and A6600.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The A9 II contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
Sony A6600 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9 II
Street photography with Sony A6600
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography information
Sony A6600 Sports photography information
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (690 shots)
supports phase detect AF
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (810 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery (690 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
84
better than average battery pack (810 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II Landscape photography advice
Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (690 CIPA)
2 card slots
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A9 II
Vlogging with Sony A6600
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Alpha a6600
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-03 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 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 693 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,440k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678g (1.49 pounds) 503g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 690 shots 810 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $4,498 $1,198