Z6 IIIvs A6600
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?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
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 z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6600 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 760g body only | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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