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Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A6600 and Sony WX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6600 was brought out 8 years after the WX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the A6600 matches up versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony WX30

 A6600 WX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2011Newer by 99 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A6600

 WX30 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony WX30

 A6600 WX30 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6600 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6600 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A6600 and the WX30.

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and WX30 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6600 and WX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6600 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6600 will offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher A6600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony WX30
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 per charge)
has phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (117g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 shots)
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony WX30
84
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Sony A6600 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony WX30
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-07-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 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
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,198 $259