Yesterday saw the announcement of two new Sony a6000 Series mirrorless cameras, the new top of the line Sony a6600 and at the opposite end of the spectrum, the entry level Sony a6100.
Sony a6600
The Sony a6600 replaces the a6500 as the “flagship” of the a6000 series of mirrorless cameras and boasts Sony’s latest autofocus technology.
With the a6600, you’ll find the same 24MP APS-C sensor, BIONZ X image processor and 425-point hybrid autofocus system as found on the Sony a6400 and just announced a6100.
Other features carried over include, 11fps burst shooting with autofocus and auto exposure, real-time tracking AF and 4K/30p with full-pixel readout and no pixel binning, Super 35mm format video recording.
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Sony a6600 Product Feature
However, it’s the new features that make the a6600 stand apart from previous models. Those features include, a magnesium-alloy body, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, real-time eye AF during video recording, separate microphone and headphone jacks and a larger grip to accommodate Sony’s newer, longer lasting Z battery.
For more details, Canadian pricing and availability, click the link below.
Sony Alpha A6600 Mirrorless Black Body – Vistek Canada Product Detail
The α6600 packs in the features, to deliver what you need for just about any situation you encounter – fast AF, steady image stabilization and stunning image quality, a high-capacity battery and serious 4K HDR (HLG) movie shooting.
Sony a6600 Key Features:
- 24.2MP Exmor CMOS Sensor
- 11 fps Continuous Shooting
- ISO 100-32000 Sensitivity
- Ultra-fast AF and continuous shooting
- Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF
- 5-axis optical image stabilization
- True-to-life 4K HDR (HLG) movie recording
- Powerful, reliable, versatile
Sony a6100
For the more budget minded, the Sony a6100 is the new entry level option for the a6000 series, but that doesn’t mean that it’s any less appealing.
It shares many of the same features as the a6600 including, the 24MP APS-C sensor, BIONZ X image processor, 425-point hybrid autofocus system, 11fps burst shooting with focus tracking, 4K video recording with full-pixel readout and Sony’s Real-Time Tracking autofocus system.
As it is an entry level camera, there are some differences, mainly with some of the physical features. The EVF for example only boasts 1.44M-dot resolution, down from the 2.36M in both the a6400 & a6600. Also absent is the separate headphone jack (although it keeps the microphone jack). The ISO range is slightly lower as well, maxing out at 51200 instead of 102,400.
Two other features that you won’t find on the a6100 are, the ability to use Eye AF during video recording and the in-body image stabilization that both feature on the a6600.
However, if you can live without those features, the a6100 is a pretty solid, budget friendly option for those new to photography and/or vloggers looking for a slightly less expensive way to capture high-quality video and stills.
Sony a6100 Product Feature
Sony a6100 Key Features:
- 24.2MP Exmor CMOS Sensor
- 11 fps Continuous Shooting
- ISO 100-32000 Sensitivity
- Persistent tracking at high speed
- Uncompromising image quality
- Expressive movie-making for anyone
- Choose your own shooting style
For more details, Canadian pricing and availability, click the link below.
Sony Alpha A6100 Mirrorless Black Body – Vistek Canada Product Detail
Capture special moments and portraits to remember and share. Thanks to stunning image quality and speed based on technology developed for our full-frame models, you can leave the hard work to the camera. The α6100 ensures you’ll never miss an instant.
