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Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise 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
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6600 was unveiled 7 years after the HX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the A6600 matches up vs the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony HX100V

 A6600 HX100V 
LaunchedAugust 2019October 2011Newer by 96 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A6600

 HX100V A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony HX100V

 A6600 HX100V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6600 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A6600 compared to the HX100V.

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and HX100V is 77 and 66 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6600 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6600 will result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A6600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
84
good battery (810 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (810 shots)
47
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
84
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
25
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
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Sony A6600 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-08-28 2011-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.70 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503g (1.11 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ1000 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,198 $429