Sony A6600 vs Sony FX30

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sony A6600 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A6600 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A6600 grades against the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6600 and Sony FX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6600 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6600 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6600 versus Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A6600 compared to the FX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and FX30 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and FX30.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony FX30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older A6600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.