Camera comparison
Sony a6700 vs a6600: what actually changes
What changes for your kit, what stays the same, and the two drawn to one scale. From Sony's published specifications.
What changes
- Screen: vari-angle on the a6700, tilts up 180° on the a6600.
- Cards: 1 UHS-II slot on the a6700, 1 UHS-I on the a6600.
- Video: 4K up to 60p from the full width (6K oversampled); 4K 120p cropped on the a6700; 4K up to 30p (24p from the full width) on the a6600.
The same on both
- Same Sony E mount: every one of the 158 lenses fits both.
- Both stabilise the sensor.
- Almost the same weight: 493 g and 503 g.
122 × 69 mma6600
120 × 66.9 mmCard
to scale
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Side by side
Differences only, as set.
| Camera | Sony a6700 | Sony a6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mountSame | Sony E | Sony E |
| Sensor | APS-C 23.3 × 15.5 mm, 26 MP | APS-C 23.5 × 15.6 mm, 24.2 MP |
| In-body stabilisationSame | Yes | Yes |
| ViewfinderSame | 2.36M-dot electronic | 2.36M-dot electronic |
| Rear screen | 3" vari-angle, touch | 3" tilts up 180°, touch |
| Fastest burst | 11 fps mechanical · 11 fps electronic | 11 fps mechanical |
| Video | 4K up to 60p from the full width (6K oversampled); 4K 120p cropped | 4K up to 30p (24p from the full width) |
| Memory cards | 1 slot, SD, UHS-II | 1 slot, SD / Memory Stick, UHS-I |
| Battery | NP-FZ100, about 570 shots | NP-FZ100, about 810 shots |
| Charges over USBSame | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone socketSame | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone socketSame | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in flashSame | No | No |
| Weather sealingSame | Not stated | Not stated |
| Size (W × H × D) | 122 × 69 × 75.1 mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3 mm |
| Weight with battery and card | 493 g | 503 g |
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Lenses that fit | 158 | 158 |
| Where to buy | Check price on AmazonSony page | Check price on AmazonSony page |
How big each one is
The a6600 is 2 mm narrower, 2.1 mm shorter and 5.8 mm shallower than the a6700 (120 − 122 = -2 mm wide).
122 × 75.1 mma6600
120 × 69.3 mm
Choose by what matters to you
- The a6700 if you film yourself or shoot from odd angles.
- The a6600 if you want more shots per charge.
The lenses each one takes
Both take the same 158 lenses on the Sony E mount, so a lens bought for one moves to the other. The a6700 is usually sold with the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.
a6700: first picks
- Everyday and travel: Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II 24–75 mm equiv.
- People and portraits: Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary 84 mm equiv.
- Wide scenes and rooms: Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G 15–30 mm equiv.
a6600: first picks
- Everyday and travel: Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II 24–75 mm equiv.
- People and portraits: Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary 84 mm equiv.
- Wide scenes and rooms: Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G 15–30 mm equiv.
Questions
Which is lighter, the a6700 or the a6600?
The a6700: 493 g against 503 g, each with battery and card, by the makers' figures.
Do a6700 lenses fit the a6600?
Yes. Both use the Sony E mount.
Do the a6700 and a6600 use the same battery?
Yes, the NP-FZ100.
Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 against the makers' specification pages. How we check