Sony A6x00 Series Comparison (A6000, A6100, A6300, A6400, A6500 and A6600)

As of today, Sony has a strong line of APS-C interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras, from budget-friendly options to high-end cameras with rich feature sets. From the original and highly successful Sony A6000 to the latest A6600 and everything in-between, Sony has done a great job with this line-up, providing options for both beginner and enthusiast photographers. With the growth of the Ax00 line, it is now getting more and more difficult to identify differences between all these cameras. For this reason, we decided to put together a comparison of all Sony A6x00-series cameras starting from the A6000 all the way to A6600.

It is interesting to see how the Sony A6x00 series evolved overtime. Sony initially released the A6000, which instantly became a popular camera, because it had the right set of camera features at the right price. The Sony A6300 and A6500 were strange releases, considering that Sony skipped models in-between. Then came the oddball A6400, which in some ways was better than the higher model A6500. Now Sony has the A6600 to crown them all, with the stripped down version of the A6400 in the form of the A6100. Confused? You bet!

Due to the number of cameras in this comparison, it was impossible to put all the data into a single table, so we split it into two tables. The first one contains the Sony A6000, A6100, A6300 and A6400, while the second table contains the Sony A6500 and the A6600.

SpecificationSony A6000Sony A6100Sony A6300Sony A6400Announcement Date02/12/201408/28/201902/03/201601/15/2019Sensor TypeCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOSSensor Resolution24.3 MP24.2 MP24.2 MP24.2 MPSensor Size23.5 x 15.6mm23.5 x 15.6mm23.5 x 15.6mm23.5 x 15.6mmNative ISO Range100-25600100-32000100-25600100-32000Image ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ XBIONZ XBIONZ XPhase Detect AF Points179425425425Contrast Detect AF Points25425169425Autofocus Sensitivity0 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV-1 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EVReal-Time Eye AFNoYesNoYesReal-Time TrackingNoYesNoYesIn-Body Image StabilizationNoNoNoNoEVF Resolution1,440,000 Dots1,440,000 Dots2,359,296 Dots2,359,296 DotsEVF Coverage100%100%100%100%EVF Magnification1.07×1.07×1.07×1.07xBuilt-in FlashYesYesYesYesContinuous Shooting Speed11 FPS11 FPS11 FPS11 FPSBuffer Size49 JPEG / 21 RAW77 JPEG / 33 RAW44 JPEG / 21 RAW116 JPEG / 46 RAWMemory Card SlotSD UHS-ISD UHS-ISD UHS-ISD UHS-ILCD Screen3.0″ Tilting, +90°/-45°3.0″ Tilting, +180°/-90°3.0″ Tilting, +90°/-45°3.0″ Tilting, +180°/-90°LCD Resolution921,600 Dots921,600 Dots921,600 Dots921,600 DotsLCD TouchscreenNoYesNoYesVideo RecordingFull HD (up to 60 fps)UHD 4K (up to 30 fps), Full HD (up to 120 fps)UHD 4K (up to 30 fps), Full HD (up to 120 fps)UHD 4K (up to 30 fps), Full HD (up to 120 fps)4K HDR Video RecordingNoNoNoNoS-Gamut3/S-Log3NoNoYesYesSlow Motion VideoNoYes, 4x and 5xYes, 4x and 5xYes, 4x and 5xBuilt-in IntervalometerNo, via AppYesNo, via AppYesBuilt-in WiFi / BluetoothYes / NoYes / YesYes / NoYes / NoMicrophone PortN/A3.5mm3.5mm3.5mmHeadphone PortNoNoNoNoUSB2.0, Charging2.0, Charging2.0, Charging2.0, ChargingBatteryNP-FW50NP-FW50NP-FW50NP-FW50Battery Life (EVF/LCD, CIPA)310/360 shots380/420 shots350/400 shots360/410 shotsWeight (Battery + Card)343g396g404g403gSize119x66x46mm120x67x59mm120x70x49mm120x67x60mmPrice (as of 08/29/2019)$449$749Discontinued$899

And here is the comparison of the Sony A6500 and the A6600:

SpecificationSony A6500Sony A6600Announcement Date10/06/201608/28/2019Sensor TypeCMOSCMOSSensor Resolution24.2 MP24.2 MPSensor Size23.5 x 15.6mm23.5 x 15.6mmNative ISO Range100-25600100-32000Image ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ XPhase Detect AF Points425425Contrast Detect AF Points169425Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EVReal-Time Eye AFNoYesReal-Time TrackingNoYesIn-Body Image StabilizationYes, 5-AxisYes, 5-AxisEVF Resolution2,359,296 Dots2,359,296 DotsEVF Coverage100%100%EVF Magnification1.07×1.07xBuilt-in FlashYesNoContinuous Shooting Speed11 FPS11 FPSBuffer Size233 JPEG / 107 RAW116 JPEG / 46 RAWMemory Card SlotSD UHS-ISD UHS-ILCD Screen3.0″ Tilting, +90°/-45°3.0″ Tilting, +180°/-90°LCD Resolution921,600 Dots921,600 DotsLCD TouchscreenYesYesVideo RecordingUHD 4K (up to 30 fps), Full HD (up to 120 fps)UHD 4K (up to 30 fps), Full HD (up to 120 fps)4K HDR Video RecordingNoYesS-Gamut3/S-Log3YesYesSlow Motion VideoYes, 4x and 5xYes, 4x and 5xBuilt-in IntervalometerNo, via AppYesBuilt-in WiFi / BluetoothYes / NoYes / YesMicrophone Port3.5mm3.5mmHeadphone PortNoYesUSB2.0, Charging2.0, ChargingBatteryNP-FW50NP-FZ100Battery Life (EVF/LCD, CIPA)310/350 shots720/810 shotsWeight (Battery + Card)453g503gSize120x67x53mm120x67x69mmPrice (as of 08/29/2019)$1,199$1,399

The Sony A6600 is surely the most well-rounded of the bunch, especially when it comes to video features. However, Sony decided to change its battery, which is great for those who want better battery life, but not all that great for those who already have a Sony A6x00 series camera and want to reuse their batteries and chargers. In addition, the A6600 is the first of the series that does not have a built-in flash, which is a problem for those who like using it (great for fill flash).

Interestingly, Sony has kept the resolution of every Sony A6x00 camera the same at 24 MP, while its competitors like Fuji and Canon are pushing for more advanced sensors that sport higher resolution and better dynamic range. At $1,400, the Sony A6600 is an expensive camera, making it a tough buy for those who want to move up from an older generation Sony APS-C camera…

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