Sony a6600
Real Sensor Data
- Brand
- Sony
- Sensor Format
- APS-C (1.5x)
- Resolution
- 24.2 MP
- Pixel Pitch
- 3.89 microns
- Circle of Confusion
- 0.0188 mm
- Crop Factor
- 1.53x
- Announced
- 2019
Released in 2019, the a6600 topped Sony's previous-generation APS-C lineup, pairing a 24.2-megapixel sensor with a substantially larger battery than the more compact a6400 released the same year — a real, practical difference in shooting endurance rather than a sensor-level distinction, since the two bodies share very similar core imaging specifications.
Sony a6600 sensor specs
- Sensor
- APS-C (1.5x)
- Resolution
- 24.2 MP
- Pixel dimensions
- 6,025 × 4,017 px
- Aspect ratio
- 3:2
- Pixel pitch
- 3.89 µm
- Crop factor
- 1.53x
- Circle of confusion
- 0.0188 mm
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The a6600 also added in-body image stabilization, a feature the smaller a6400 released the same year lacks entirely, making battery life and stabilization the two clearest practical differences buyers weigh between these otherwise similarly specified bodies. Beyond battery life, the a6600 also added in-body image stabilization, a feature the smaller a6400 doesn't include, making these two otherwise similarly specified bodies a genuine tradeoff between compactness and stabilized, longer-lasting shooting. A real, tangible advantage for travel and event photographers shooting all day away from a charger.
Sony also gave the a6600 a headphone jack for audio monitoring, a feature the smaller a6400 released the same year lacks, reflecting the a6600's slightly more video-capable positioning.
See these numbers used live in the DoF & Hyperfocal Calculator by selecting the APS-C (1.5x) sensor format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the a6600 worth choosing over the cheaper a6400?
Mainly for the larger battery and in-body stabilization the a6400 lacks — the two share very similar sensor specifications, so the choice mostly comes down to battery endurance and stabilization needs rather than any meaningful image-quality difference between the two otherwise closely related bodies.