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Sony A9 vs Sony A6600

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand 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 vs Sony A6600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony A9 versus Sony A6600, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the A9 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 was launched 3 years prior to the A6600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the A9 grades versus the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A6600

 A9 A6600 
Screen resolution1440k922kCrisper screen (+518k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A9

 A6600 A9 
ReleasedAugust 2019April 2017More recent by 28 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A6600

 A9 A6600 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 features external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Sony A9 versus Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A9 compared to the A6600.

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and A6600 is 65 and 77 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and A6600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A9 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The older A9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography info
Sony A6600 Street photography info
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography info
Sony A6600 Sports photography info
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
84
good battery pack (810 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A9
Vlogging with Sony A6600
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
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Sony A9 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-04-19 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 dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 425
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 503g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 3517 1497
Other
Battery life 650 images 810 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $4,498 $1,198