A6600vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The a6600 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the a6600 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6600 (2019) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £700 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps continuous with AF/AE | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 503g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (APS-C) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6600 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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