The Sony a6600 and Sony a7 iv are two enthusiast cameras that were announced respectively in August 2019 and October 2021, they are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, which are based on an APS-C sensor as in this case the Sony a6600 and a full frame sensor as Sony a7 iv has.
Sony a7 IV vs Sony a6600 specifications
As always we will compare, the Sony a7 IV against the Sony a6600. In this case we will comment on the key sections.
Sony a7 iv | Sony a6600 | |
SENSOR | Exmor R CMOS, full frame 35 mm (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm Exmor APS-C CMOS and 24.2 mpx |
PROCESSOR | BIONZ XR | Bionz X |
FOCUS (AF) | Full frame 33 mm: 759 points | AF-C and AF-S |
VIEWER | Electronic 1.3 cm | 2.4 mpx OLED electronics with 100% coverage |
DISPLAY | 1.04 Mpx touch-sensitive tilting TFT | Panoramic, tilting, touch-sensitive, variable-angle TFT (180º up, 75º down) |
ISO | 100 to 51,200 in photo (expanded from 50-102,400) 100 to 102,400 video | 100 a 32000 |
SHOTS PER SECOND | 10 with AF/AE tracking | 11 fps |
MAXIMUM RAPIDITY | 10 fps maximum | 116 JPG |
DYNAMIC RANGE | EV-4 to EV20 (equivalent to ISO 100 with an F2.0 lens attached) | High dynamic range |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | 4K 60p/30p
| 4K at 30 fps (100 M)
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CONNECTIVITY | USB 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC
| NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1
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BATTERY | Rechargeable NP-FZ100
| NP-FW50. Approx. 800 shots
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MONTURA | Type E | Type E |
WEIGHT | Approx 658 g (with battery) | 403 g |
Features
Both mirrorless cameras, Sony a6600 features an APS-C sensor while the other with a full sensor program, their more advanced image processing is that the A7 iv uses BIONZ XR while the A6600 BIONZ X, both with noise reduction and processing speed. Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also record movies, both cameras under consideration have sensors whose readout speed is fast enough to capture moving images, but the A7 IV provides a faster frame rate than the A6600. It can record movie images at 4K / 60p, while the A6600 is limited to 4K / 30p. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder, however, that of the A7 IV offers substantially higher resolution than that of the A6600 (3686k vs 2359k dots), the reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter, although some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one, in fact both cameras under consideration have an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible, this mode is less suitable for shooting moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flicker). Sony A6600 has a built-in intervalometer that allows the photographer to capture time-lapse sequences, such as the blooming of flowers, a sunset or moonrise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software. The A6600 writes its image data to SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards, while the A7 IV uses CF express or SDXC cards. The A7 IV has two card slots, which can be very useful in the event of a memory card failure, while the A6600 has only one slot. A7 IV supports UHS-II cards (in both slots), while the A6600 can use UHS-I cards.
Sensor
Of the two cameras, the Sony a6600 has an APS-C sensor and the Sony A7 iv has a full-frame sensor, its sensor area on the A7 iv is larger as a result of these sensor size differences. In terms of technology, the Sony a7 iv uses a more advanced BIONZ XR image processing engine than Sony a6600 BIONZ X, with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy and processing speed. With 32.7 MP, the A7 iv offers a higher resolution than the A6600, 24 MP. In addition the A7iv is a much newer model therefore its sensor benefits in technological advances during this time that further improve the light gathering capability, it is worth mentioning that A7 iv does not have the anti-alias filter installed, so it can capture all the details that its sensor resolves.
Body
Size and weight are a big decision factor when trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. Sony A7 IV has external dimensions of 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19″) and weighs 659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz) (including batteries). Sony A6600 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 69 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.72″) and weighs 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz) (including batteries). Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. The Sony A6600 is significantly lighter (156 g) than the Sony A7 IV, which can be a great advantage, especially on long trips on foot.
Approach
In terms of focusing both cameras use a hybrid AF system that employs both phase detection and contrast-based autofocus, one of the curious features of Sony is that it has an autofocus called “real-time AF tracking”, which basically can track non-human subjects as well as human faces and eyes, but also animals, which both cameras have. Sony a7iv also features a Focus Map system which allows you to easily visualize depth, the depth map information is overlaid on a live view display in real time, so you can easily see which areas are in or out of focus before taking the picture.
Battery
Both cameras have battery life and can shoot for a full day without any problem. These two Sony’s use the same battery with the same capacity, which can be charged from a standard power outlet through the Sony BC-QZ1 charger and allow internal charging through the USB port, a very good feature for both and very useful for when traveling, as you can recharge the battery of both by connecting a USB cable to your computer instead of carrying a heavy charger.
Opinion
In terms of value for money, Sony a7 iv has it all and is perfect for all types of professional photographers, although Sony a6600 is cheaper it has very good features that have nothing to envy to Sony a7 iv, although in quality price Sony a7 iv has it all for a high price, but it is perfect for any photographer who wants to capture their best moments in high quality, with this mid-range camera.
