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Sony Alpha 6500 vs Sony Alpha 6600

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SonyAlpha 6500SonyAlpha 6600
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2016October 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 range100–25600100–32000
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 supportJPEG, 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 configurableISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable
Image processorBIONZ X with front-end LSIBIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst11 fps11 fps
Autofocus425 phase-detection and 169 contrast-detection points; Lock-on AF and Eye AF with AF-C; EV −1 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lens425 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 detailUp to 11 fps Hi+ with AF/AE tracking; 8 fps live view. Current Japanese sheet lists Hi+ buffers of 301 Standard JPEG, 269 Fine JPEG, 233 Extra Fine JPEG, 107 RAW or 100 RAW+JPEG; launch press claim of 307 Fine JPEG applies to Hi mode.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 detailFive-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 lensFive-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 and Auto HDRPASM, 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 at up to 100 Mbps; 30p/24p NTSC or 25p PAL. Full HD up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and S&Q modes.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 90° up or 45° down; touch focus and touchpadScreen tilts approximately 180° up or 74° down; touch focus, shutter, tracking and touchpad
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 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)350 photographs810 photographs
Body weight410 g418 g
Release detailSony's North American announcement states shipping in November 2016; month precision is retained. Hong Kong availability was December 2016.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 smartphone location linking2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth smartphone location linking
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 350 photographs with LCD or 310 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 × 64.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 53.3 mm120.0 × 66.9 × 69.3 mm; depth from grip to monitor 59.0 mm
Weight detailApproximately 410 g body only; 453 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 418 g body only; 503 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium alloy body with dust and moisture resistance; not guaranteed in all conditionsMagnesium alloy design with dust and moisture resistance; not guaranteed in all conditions
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (Japanese specification); kit lens where selectedNP-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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