REVIEW
SONY A6600
Does Sony’s latest APS-C camera live up to the high standard set by its predecessor?
Reviewed by Kimberely Lane
The latest release in Sony’s Alpha range of APS-C cameras is the A6600. Released just months after its predecessor, the revolutionary A6500, you might wonder why Sony released two cameras in the same range so close together. You would expect the A6600 to have some fantastic new features that Sony just couldn’t wait to share. The Sony A6600 utilises professional features in an APS-C body. It has the same class-leading features we’ve come to expect from Sony. It’s robust, solidly built and has a full-frame feel.
But does the A6600 live up to the high standard set by its predecessor? The Sony A6600 is powered by the highperformance Z-series battery, a first for APS-C cameras. The upgraded battery has over twice the capacity of the previous FW50 battery. To accommodate the larger Z battery, Sony has made the grip on the A6600 much bigger than any of its previous models – holding this camera in your hands is an absolute joy. The biggest improvement in design is the bigger grip, allowing comfortable handling and greater stability.
The camera is bulkier, but feels good to grip