A6600vs Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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VS
Sony
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023)
Starting from £2099 new
Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography
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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.
Landscape, Architecture & Astrophotography — Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023): Sony's best ultra-wide zoom ever — dramatically lighter than the original, with world-class sharpness and a stunning minimum focus distance.
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 a6600 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6600 (2019) | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p | 22cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 | XD linear motors — ultra-fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps continuous with AF/AE | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery | N/A |
| Weight | 503g body only | 547g |
| Dimensions | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm | 87.8mm diameter × 111.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | N/A |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (APS-C) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6600 | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — |
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