A6600vs A7C II
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 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a6600 is the most affordable; only the a6600 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6600 (2019) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps continuous with AF/AE | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 503g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (APS-C) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6600 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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