Sony Alpha a6600 Black 2019
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and 5-stop IBIS combine to deliver sharp handheld stills and stable 4K HDR video with S-Log3, all in a compact 354g body. Real-time Eye AF and 11fps burst shooting with a 425-point hybrid AF system ensure reliable subject tracking for fast-paced scenes. This camera is best for hybrid shooters and vloggers who need a lightweight, all-in-one solution for both high-resolution photography and stabilized 4K video without swapping rigs.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202567/100
Buyers praised image quality, build, and battery life, but one returned it for a full-frame model.
- Excellent image quality and colors.
- Good build quality and larger grip.
- Bigger battery is appreciated.
- One buyer returned it for a Sony A7iii due to missing features.
- Q4 202390/100
Buyers praise the camera's excellent image quality and video/photo capabilities, calling it a pleasure to shoot with and a worthy upgrade.
- Excellent image capture quality for both video and photo
- Pleasure to shoot with, an improvement over previous models
- Menus are a weak point despite overall satisfaction
- Q3 202075/100
Buyers praised image quality, battery life, and ease of use, though one noted the lens could be upgraded.
- Great image quality and battery life for TV production.
- Ease of use and phenomenal quality for amateur videographers.
- Compact and easy to use with superb photo quality.
- Lens is a downside; upgrading recommended for better aperture.
Based on 128 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | HLG, S-Log3 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 420 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6600 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 354 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6600 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 92.1 | 77 | 71.1 | 91 | 94.2 | 76.3 | 43.3 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 63 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.4 | 96.8 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 62.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.6 | 87.6 | 94.8 | 91.7 | 71.1 | 49.5 | 94.2 | 87.4 | 63 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.3 |
