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Sony Alpha 6100 vs Sony Alpha 6600

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SonyAlpha 6100SonyAlpha 6600
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019October 2019
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratioApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratio
Image formatsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support under Sony's stated conditionsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support under Sony's stated conditions
ISO detailISO 51200 is expanded; Auto ISO limits are configurableISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps11 fps
Lens detailILCE-6100L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; double-zoom kit adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS–
Autofocus425 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; human/animal Eye AF for stills, object tracking, AF-A/S/C, DMF and manual focus425 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking; human/animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies
Shutter30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 second30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; external flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailMechanical Hi+ up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking; live preview available at 8 fps (PhotographyBlog). Sony lists buffers of 77 Fine JPEG, 33 RAW or 31 RAW+JPEG images.Mechanical Hi+ up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking, or silent shooting up to 8 fps; 116 Standard JPEG, 115 Fine JPEG, 99 Extra Fine JPEG, 46 RAW or 44 RAW+JPEG images
Stabilisation detailOptical correction depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationFive-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off; correction depends on lens
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO, Auto HDR and interval shootingPASM, auto and scene modes, DRO, Auto HDR and interval shooting
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K up to 30p in NTSC mode or 25p PAL, up to 100 Mbps; Full HD up to 120p/100p. No S-Log or HLG picture profiles. 30p applies an additional approximately 1.2× crop (PhotographyBlog).XAVC S 4K up to 30p/24p at 100 Mbps in Japanese NTSC specification; Full HD up to 120p. Full-pixel readout without binning; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles; human Eye AF in movies.
AudioStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone outputStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailScreen tilts approximately 180° up or 74° down; touch focus/tracking rather than touch menu navigation (PhotographyBlog)Screen tilts approximately 180° up or 74° down; touch focus, shutter, tracking and touchpad
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 1,440,000 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; 60/120 fps display modes
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)420 photographs810 photographs
Body weight352 g418 g
Release detailSony Hong Kong states availability from the end of September 2019; month precision is retained. This is the original ILCE-6100, separate from the later ILCE-6100A.Sony Hong Kong states availability from the end of October 2019; month precision is retained
Recording mediaOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-IOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-I
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth 4.12.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth smartphone location linking
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 420 photographs with LCD or 380 with viewfinderNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 810 photographs with LCD or 720 with viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supplyIn-camera USB charging and USB power supply
Dimensions120.0 × 66.9 × 59.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 49.9 mm120.0 × 66.9 × 69.3 mm; depth from grip to monitor 59.0 mm
Weight detailApproximately 352 g body only (Sony Japan); 396 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 418 g body only; 503 g with battery and memory card
Materials–Magnesium alloy design with dust and moisture resistance; not guaranteed in all conditions
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UUE12 adapter and power cord, shoulder strap, body cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (UK specification); lenses depend on kitNP-FZ100 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (Japanese specification); kit lens where selected

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