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Sony A6600 Guides & Resources

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Last updated: June 16, 2022 by Timothy Mayo

Welcome to my Sony a6600 (ILCE-6600) guides and resources page. Here you will find the latest firmware version for the a6600, user guides, my accessories guide, lenses guide, FAQs and product images.

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If you are looking for further help and advice on the a6600 or would simply like to share your photos and videos, then please head over to our friendly Sony a6600 Forum. If you prefer Facebook then I also run the Sony a6600 Shooters Group.

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Sony a6600 Setup Guide

If you are looking for a great setup guide for the a6600 then I can highly recommend this one from Jay:

Sony a6600 Overview

The Sony a6600 was announced on August 28 2019 and is effectively the replacement for the Sony a6500.

Here are some of the features that the Sony a6600 and a6500 share in common:

  • 24.2MP Exmor CMOS APS-C sensor
  • 425 phase detection points
  • 11fps maximum burst speed
  • 5-axis stabilization with 5 stops of compensation (CIPA)
  • 4K up to 30p and 100Mbps
  • Picture Profiles including S-Log2 and S-Log3
  • 2.36M dot viewfinder (0.7x, up to 120Hz)
  • Single SD card slot (UHS-I)
  • Magnesium alloy body, dust and moisture protection

And here are some of the additional features that the a6600 brings:

  • Larger grip
  • Longer life NP-FZ100 battery
  • 180˚flip-up LCD screen for selfies
  • 425 contrast detection points
  • Faster focus acquisition
  • Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals
  • Eye AF for movies
  • Still images ISO 100-32000 (extended ISO 50 to ISO 102400)
  • No 30 minute record limit

However, despite this list of additional features Sony has also removed a couple of very useful features from the a6600.

First of all there is no longer a pop-up flash like is found on the a6500, so you will need to make use of an external flash instead.

The image buffer has also shrank on the a6600 and it can only shoot 115 JPGs (Fine) or 46 RAW files at 11fps before hitting the buffer, this compares to 269 JPGs (Fine) or 107 RAW files with the a6500.

Here’s a short video from Sony that they released to introduce the camera:

DPReview awarded this camera their Silver Award and concluded their in-depth review with the following:

The Sony a6600 has an industry-leading autofocus system, is capable of excellent images and video, comes with very useful in-body image stabilization and has the best battery life of any mirrorless camera on the market at this time. However, its sensor is getting a bit long-in-the-tooth, and competitors have caught up or surpassed it regarding video quality and features, resolution and handling. But for family photography and even some sports and action, it’s easily worth your consideration.

DPReview

I used to own the a6500 myself and it was a fantastic APS-C sized camera. However, I replaced it with the Sony a6400 which despite the lower series number is actually the newer camera that packs more features.

When the a6600 came out I couldn’t see any real benefit to upgrading my a6400 other than the in-body stabilization and larger battery.

There is still a substantial price difference between the a6400 and the a6600 which is very hard to justify.

If I was choosing between the a6400 and a6600 today I would still go with the a6400 unless I had money to burn.

Sony a6600 Key Specs

  • 24.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor™ CMOS image sensor
  • Still images ISO 100-32000 (extended ISO 50 to ISO 102400)
  • 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization
  • 2.36M dot OLED electronic viewfinder
  • 0.9M dot tilting touchscreen
  • Wi-Fi for image transfer, and NFC
  • 4K video capture with log profiles
  • USB charging
  • NP-FZ100 battery with 810-shot battery life (per CIPA)
  • 503 g / 17.74 oz with battery and memory card

You can find the full Sony a6600 details and specifications over on Sony’s product page.

Sony a6600 FAQS

When was the Sony a6600 announced?

The Sony a6600 was announced on August 28 2019.

What memory cards does the Sony a6600 support?

The single memory card slot supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compliant) and Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo cards.

What battery does the Sony a6600 use?

The Sony a6600 uses the Sony NP-FZ100 rechargeable battery.

Is the Sony a6600 a full-frame camera?

No. The Sony a6600 has an APS-C sensor with a 1.5x crop factor compared to a full-frame 35mm sensor.

Is the Sony a6600 waterproof?

Sony claim that the a6600 is dust and moisture resistant, they don’t claim that it is fully waterproof and you should therefore use a rain cover if using the camera in wet weather or very dusty environments.

How many megapixels is the Sony a6600?

The Sony a6600 has a 24.2 megapixel sensor.

What is the weight of the Sony a6600?

503 g / 17.74 oz with battery and memory card

What does the a6600 include in the box?

The body only includes: AC Adaptor: AC-UUE12, accessory shoe cap, body cap, eyepiece cup, micro USB cable, power cord, rechargeable battery NP-FZ100, shoulder strap.

What is the a6600 mechanical shutter fps?

The maximum fps (frames per second) for the mechanical shutter of the a6600 is 11 fps.

What is the a6600 electronic shutter fps?

The maximum fps (frames per second) for the electronic shutter of the a6600 is 11 fps.

What is the maximum shutter speed of the a6600?

The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Is the Sony a6600 a professional camera?

The Sony a6600 is more of an enthusiasts camera than a professional camera.

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About Timothy Mayo

I love shooting wildlife the most but will happily point my camera at pretty much anything. I started Alpha Shooters in 2017 to share my own photographic journey and experiences shooting with Sony Alpha. The site has since evolved into a popular community and resource. You can find out more about my story here or follow me on Instagram if you wish. I also have a YouTube Channel but haven’t published much content over the past year due to spending more time changing smelly nappies and also launching our community forums. However, I do hope to get back to creating content again there soon!

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