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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
77 Imaging
70 Features
96 Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A6600 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6600 was introduced 9 months prior to the ZV-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A6600 scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A6600

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A6600 
LaunchedMay 2020August 2019Fresher by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A6600 ZV-1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A6600 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A6600 and the ZV-1.
Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and ZV-1 is 77 and 88 respectively.
Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and ZV-1.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6600 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6600 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A6600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
82
 has manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony A6600
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
84
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (32,000)
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
85
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery (810 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony A6600
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
84
 good battery (810 shots)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 good MP (24MP)
 selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A6600 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
85
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery (810 per charge)
70
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A6600 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
84
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone support
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 lighter than average in class (294g)
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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony ZV-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 503 grams (1.11 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ1000 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,198 $750