G85vs A6600
Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
A6600 (2019)
- Sony APS-C shooters who need IBIS — the only A6000-series body to offer it
- Hybrid photographers who want the best of stills and video from a compact E-mount body
- A6400 or A6100 owners who want IBIS and a headphone jack for video work
- Travel photographers who need compact full-featured weather-sealed performance
Quick take: The a6600 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the g85 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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