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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A6600 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the A6600 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A6600 was launched 6 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A6600 grades against the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony RX100 II

 A6600 RX100 II 
IntroducedAugust 2019June 2013More modern by 76 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A6600

 RX100 II A6600 
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony RX100 II

 A6600 RX100 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6600 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6600 and Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A6600 compared to the RX100 II.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6600 and RX100 II is 77 and 89 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A6600 and RX100 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6600 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6600 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A6600 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6600
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
70
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography information
Sony RX100 II Street photography information
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Sports photography highlights
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
84
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
80
great battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
74
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 II Vlogging advice
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
37
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2013-06-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 grams (1.11 pounds) 281 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1497 483
Other
Battery life 810 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,198 $598