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Sony A6600 vs Sony A77

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Successor is Sony A77 II
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Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A6600 vs Sony A77, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6600 was introduced 7 years after the A77 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A6600 grades versus the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A77

 A6600 A77 
RevealedAugust 2019October 2011More modern by 96 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony A6600

 A77 A6600 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony A77

 A6600 A77 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 has got physical measurements 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 A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A6600 against the A77.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and A77 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6600 and A77.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger A6600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6600
Portrait photography with Sony A77
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography info
Sony A77 Street photography info
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony A77
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (810 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography features
Sony A77 Travel photography features
84
good battery (810 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
62
environment sealing
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography details
Sony A77 Landscape photography details
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (810 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony A77
84
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
76
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Sony A6600 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony A77
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony SLT-A77
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2011-10-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 16000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k 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 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503g (1.11 lbs) 732g (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 13.2
DXO Low light score 1497 801
Other
Battery life 810 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ1000 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,198 $900