Sony A6600 vs Sony H55

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A6600 versus Sony H55, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and H55 (14MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The A6600 was introduced 9 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A6600 scores versus the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6600 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A6600 against the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and H55 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6600 and H55.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6600 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6600 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A6600 will have a benefit in sensor tech.