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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
77
Imaging
68
Features
96
Overall
79
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Old Model is Sony ZV-1
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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Sony A6600 versus Sony ZV-1 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very well matched but the A6600 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6600 was announced 4 years before the ZV-1 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A6600 grades versus the ZV-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 A6600 ZV-1 II 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sony A6600

 ZV-1 II A6600 
LaunchedMay 2023August 2019More modern by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-1 II

 A6600 ZV-1 II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6600 has got 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) while the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A6600 against the ZV-1 II.

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and ZV-1 II is 77 and 88 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6600 and ZV-1 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6600 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6600 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A6600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography info
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
79
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography details
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (810 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Travel photography camera
84
great battery life (810 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
81
lighter than others (292g)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography features
84
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (810 per charge)
66
manual focus
reasonably wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1 II
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
81
reasonably wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than others (292g)
no image stabilization
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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2023-05-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/100 seconds
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 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503 grams (1.11 lbs) 292 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,198 $899