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Sony A6600 vs Sony A99

Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Sony A6700
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • New Model is Sony A99 II
Photography Glossary

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony A6600 and Sony A99, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the A6600 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The A6600 was manufactured 6 years later than the A99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the A6600 matches up vs the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A99

 A6600 A99 
LaunchedAugust 2019December 2012Fresher by 82 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A6600

 A99 A6600 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony A99

 A6600 A99 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A6600 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6600 and Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A6600 against the A99.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A6600 and A99 is 77 and 57 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6600 and A99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The A6600 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more modern A6600 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6600
Street photography with Sony A99
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 Sports photography highlights
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (810 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography information
Sony A99 Travel photography information
84
great battery (810 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 Landscape photography advice
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (810 per charge)
74
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging info
Sony A99 Vlogging info
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
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Sony A6600 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony A99
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony SLT-A99
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2012-12-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503 gr (1.11 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 89
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 14.0
DXO Low light score 1497 1555
Other
Battery life 810 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $1,198 $1,998