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Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Sony A6700
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony A6600 versus Sony QX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A6600 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A6600 was revealed 6 years after the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A6600 grades versus the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony QX100

 A6600 QX100 
LaunchedAugust 2019September 2013Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A6600

 QX100 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony QX100

 A6600 QX100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6600 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6600 versus Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A6600 and the QX100.

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and QX100 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6600 and QX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6600 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6600 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A6600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography features
Sony QX100 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6600
Street photography with Sony QX100
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography information
Sony QX100 Sports photography information
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6600
Travel photography with Sony QX100
84
good battery pack (810 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
69
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (")
manual mode not available
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging information
Sony QX100 Vlogging information
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
38
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Sony A6600 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony QX100
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2019-08-28 2013-09-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 32000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503g (1.11 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,198 $268