Sony a6600 vs a6500 vs a6400 vs a6300 vs a6100 vs a6000 - Chart Comparing the Sony a6000 series
/At the end of August, 2019 Sony announced TWO new APS-C camera - the a6100 and a6600. This brings the total of Sony APS-C cameras to SIX different models you can buy. Check the chart below for a quick look at the important differences and my thoughts on each.
Sony a6600 vs a6500 vs a6400 vs a6300 vs a6100 vs a6000 - Chart Comparing the Sony a6000 series
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Model | a6000 | a6100 | a6300 | a6400 | a6500 | a6600 |
2 | B&H Photo Buy | Sony a6000 | Sony a6100 | Sony a6300 | Sony a6400 | Sony a6500 | Sony a6600 |
3 | Body PRICE | $448.00 | $748.00 | Discontinued | $898.00 | $1,198.00 | $1,398.00 |
4 | Body + Lens | $548.00 | $848.00 | $1,148.00 | $998.00 | $1,598.00 | $1,798.00 |
5 | Headline feature | CHEAP | CHEAP w/ the newest AF system and 4k video | Updated & more robust version of a6000 | Real time tracking AF and eye af system borrowed from a9 - impressive AF in such a compact camera. | A stabilized version of the a6300 | Z battery for awesome battery life and the best AF for photos and video of all current 6xxx series cameras |
6 | MP | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
7 | FPS | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
8 | Video | 1080 | 4k | 4k | 4k | 4k | 4k |
9 | IBIS | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES |
10 | Viewfinder Resolution | 1.4 million dots | 1.4 million dots | 2.3 million dots | 2.3 million dots | 2.3 million dots | 2.3 million dots |
11 | Screen Articulation | Yes | Yes - Flips 180° | Yes | Yes - Flips 180° | Yes | Yes - Flips 180° |
12 | Battery | Small Poor | Small OK | Small OK | Small Decent | Small OK | Large Excellent |
13 | AF Performance | Decent | Excellent for still/Very Good for Video | Very Good | Excellent for still/Very Good for Video | Very Good | Excellent for stills and video with real time eye-af during video |
14 | Battery Life CIPA | 360 | 420 | 400 | 410 | 350 | 810 |
15 | Weather Sealed | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES |
16 | Body Construction | Plastic Composite | Plastic Composite | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
17 | Verdict | Serious budget constraints? Still an excellent value | The current go to camera for budget consious but want that eye-af system | SKIP | It doesn't offer the IBIS, the bigger battery or real time eye af during video but it does save you $500 vs the sony a6600 and for most photographers an excellent value. | Skip unless you are a videographer dying for IBIS and don't have the money for the a6600 | The current best and it is an excellent camera - that Z battery provides all day (and more) battery life, the autofocus system is excellent for photos AND video and the built in stabilization can help for hand held shots and video. |
