M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO IIvs A6600
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Travel, events & everyday shooting
View M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
VS
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, Events & Everyday Shooting — M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022): The go-to standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds — sharp, fast, and built to withstand the elements.
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
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 m.zuiko digital ed 12-40mm f/2.8 pro ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II (2022) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 20cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual FAST AF with linear motors — fast, quiet, and precise | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 382g | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 69.9mm diameter × 84mm length | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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