A6600vs Sony RX100 VII
Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The a6600 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the a6600 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6600 (2019) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps continuous with AF/AE | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 503g body only | 302g 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, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (APS-C) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6600 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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