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Sony A900 vs Sony A6600

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
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Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony A900 vs Sony A6600, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A900 (25MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the A900 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The A900 was brought out 12 years before the A6600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 scores vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony A6600

 A900 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A900

 A6600 A900 
AnnouncedAugust 2019October 2008More modern by 132 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony A6600

 A900 A6600 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A900 offers outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 versus the A6600.

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and A6600 is 54 and 77 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and A6600.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A900 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A900 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A900 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography features
Sony A6600 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography features
Sony A6600 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography details
Sony A6600 Sports photography details
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (810 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography details
Sony A6600 Travel photography details
54
environment proof
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery life (810 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
no Time Lapse recording
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6600 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
84
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2008-10-22 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Total lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1431 1497
Other
Battery life 880 images 810 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,736 $1,198