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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Updated by Sony RX10 IV
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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A6600 versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A6600 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6600 was announced 3 years after the RX10 III which is a fairly significant gap 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 RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A6600 grades vs the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony RX10 III

 A6600 RX10 III 
IntroducedAugust 2019March 2016More modern by 42 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A6600

 RX10 III A6600 
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony RX10 III

 A6600 RX10 III 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 comes with outside measurements 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 RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A6600 versus the RX10 III.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and RX10 III is 77 and 53 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6600 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6600 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A6600 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6600
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
more heavy than competition in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony RX10 III
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
70
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6600
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
55
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography advice
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (810 per charge)
63
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging details
Sony RX10 III Vlogging details
84
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-08-28 2016-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503 gr (1.11 lbs) 1051 gr (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 1497 472
Other
Battery life 810 shots 420 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ1000 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,198 $1,398