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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony A6600 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very well matched but the A6600 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6600 was launched 15 months after the RX100 VI making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A6600 scores versus the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony RX100 VI

 A6600 RX100 VI 
LaunchedAugust 2019June 2018Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A6600

 RX100 VI A6600 
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony RX100 VI

 A6600 RX100 VI 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A6600 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A6600 versus the RX100 VI.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and RX100 VI is 77 and 88 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A6600 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6600 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6600 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A6600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6600
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (810 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
84
good battery power (810 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition in class (301g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography factors
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (810 shots)
65
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging advice
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
77
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (301g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic port
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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2018-06-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503g (1.11 lbs) 301g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,198 $1,198