Sony a5100 vs Sony A6600

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony a5100 versus Sony A6600, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The a5100 was unveiled 6 years before the A6600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the a5100 scores against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony a5100 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Sony a5100 versus Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the a5100 versus the A6600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5100 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and A6600.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older a5100 will be behind in sensor innovation.