Alpha 6100 and Alpha 6600: Sony's two new cameras

Kevin Hofer

29.8.2019

Translation: machine translated

Sony has unveiled two new APS-C interchangeable lens cameras. The Alpha 6100 is aimed at beginners, while the new top-of-the-range Alpha 6600 should satisfy the most demanding users. Both cameras will be available from October.

The two new models are equipped with a 24.2-megapixel Exmor sensor. They differ from the previous 6000 series models in their sensitivity. The normal ISO range for both cameras is ISO 100 to ISO 32,000. The Alpha 6100 can be pushed to ISO 51,200 and the Alpha 6600 to ISO 102,400. Both models are expected to feature real-time tracking and real-time eye detection and tracking for both humans and animals, the Alpha 6400 is currently the only camera with these technologies.

Cameras

EUR683,75

Sony Alpha 6100

24.20 Mpx, APS-C / DX

40

Cameras

EUR787,49

Sony Alpha 6100

16 - 50 mm, 24.20 Mpx, APS-C / DX

40

Cameras

EUR1039,–

Sony Alpha 6600

24.20 Mpx, APS-C / DX

62

Cameras

EUR1535,13

Sony Alpha 6600

18 - 135 mm, 24.20 Mpx, APS-C / DX

62

The Alpha 6100 and 6600 cameras can capture up to 11 frames per second with auto focus. The smaller model can create 77 JPEG images or 33 RAWs in a row, the larger model 116 JPEGs and 46 RAWs. Sony has retained the 7.5-centimetre screen diagonal of the other 6000-series models. The screen can be tilted 180 degrees up and 74 degrees down.

Integrated image stabiliser for the Alpha 6600

The Alpha 6600 is equipped with a five-axis Image Stabilizer built into the body of the camera. The stabiliser compensates for movement on five axes. The Alpha 6100, meanwhile, relies on the lens stabilisers.

The Alpha 6600's battery provides enough power to take 720 shots with the viewfinder or 810 on the LCD screen. The 6600's magnesium alloy body is resistant to dust and moisture. The Alpha 6600 weighs 503 grams and the 6100, 396 grams.

4K and time lapse

Both cameras shoot at 2160p with a frame rate of 30p and 60p in Full-HD. The Alpha 6600 is also equipped with Hybrid Log Gamma and S-Log/S-Gamut technologies, giving it a wider dynamic range and better colour rendition. Both cameras can also record in Full HD at frame rates ranging from 1 to 120 frames per second. Both models are equipped with a microphone socket, but only the Alpha 6600 has a headphone socket.

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