The Sony A6400 was probably one of my favourite cameras of 2019. It was excellent at what it did well, and pretty good at everything else. But it lacked in-body image stabilisation (IBIS), it lacked a headphone jack, and its battery life was OK at best.

As Sony's flagship APS-C mirrorless camera, it seems a shame that the camera doesn't offer CINE-4K video (others in this price range do), or 4K at 60fps, and it's also a shame that the USB connection hasn't been updated to USB Type-C.

Great image quality, Fast focus system - with eye detection, In-body image stabilisation, Headphone socket added, Greatly improved battery life, Wide range of E-mount lenses

MicroUSB, not USB Type-C, 16:9 aspect ratio screen - small viewing experience for stills, 3inch screen is also low-resolution, NTSC / PAL switch to change frame rates, Limited touch-screen operation, Complicated, long-winded menus

On paper, the a6600 should be the APS-C camera to beat, with a top-performing sensor and a range of features that will appeal to a broad swath of photographers. However, Sony has resolutely stuck with a form factor that’s not as comfortable as rival cameras, with a convoluted menu system, and options that don’t always work as you’d expect them to.

Excellent tracking mode (with some limitations); Wide range of compatible lenses; Fantastic battery life;

Awkward controls; Convoluted menu system; Touchscreen control still limited; Single UHS-I card slot; Small preview area on screen

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.

Family and people photographers, most sports and action shooters, general and travel photography.;

Those who frequently take control over their camera and those who need a highly responsive camera for the most demanding action shooting;

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.

Family and people photographers, most sports and action shooters, general and travel photography.

Those who frequently take control over their camera and those who need a highly responsive camera for the most demanding action shooting.

If your needs aren't quite as demanding, the Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 offer much of the functonality of the a6600 and X-T3 for less money, and both have earned our Editors' Choice recommendation.

Real-Time Tracking focus system; Big battery; Improved handgrip; Integrated EVF; Stabilized image sensor; Dust and splash protection; 4K recording

Single, slower UHS-I card slot; No focus joystick or front dial; Drops in-camera flash

After years of steady development of its full-frame mirrorless system, Sony has set its sights on updates to its more compact and affordable APS-C line. It started things off with the a6400, and followed up with a model below it, the a6100 ($749.99, body only), and one above it, the a6600 ($1,399.99, body only), which is the subject of this review. The three models share the same image sensor and basic feature set, but the a6600 sets itself apart with in-body stabilization, a high-capacity battery, and an overall sturdier build. It's a strong camera, with class-leading autofocus performance, but falls a bit shy of being an Editors' Choice. Sony's Flagship APS-C Sony describes the a6600 as its flagship APS-C model. It has a fittingly high-quality build, packing internals in a magnesium alloy body with seals to protect from dust and splashes. The form factor hasn't changed much versus the earlier a6500, though the new model enjoys a better, deeper handgrip. The a6600 measures 2....

Sony brings its class-leading autofocus tech and big Z battery to its a6600 APS-C camera, but we wish there were improvements in other areas too.

Real-Time Tracking focus system; Big battery; Improved handgrip; Integrated EVF; Stabilized image sensor; Dust and splash protection; 4K recording

Single, slower UHS-I card slot; No focus joystick or front dial; Drops in-camera flash

APS-C cameras have to shout to be heard over the roar of increasingly popular full-frame cameras, but a pair of APS-C models announced by Sony in August 2019 prove that smaller sensors still have life left. The $750 A6100 is a budget mirrorless camera targeting the beginner or casual photographer, while the flagship A6600 is $1,400 enthusiast’s camera that should even make many professionals happy. These cameras have much in common, including their 24MP sensors, 4K video, 11 frames-per-second continuous shooting, and many trickle-down features from Sony’s more expensive A7/A9 full-frame line. We love full-frame cameras, but they often cost much more, and not everyone needs one. Today’s APS-C cameras take outstanding photos, and it’s nice to see that Sony hasn’t neglected the format — even if the A6600 hasn’t changed much from 2016’s A6500. But with so many similarities between the A6100 and A6600, you might be wondering if the latter is worth the higher price. We think it is. From the ...

Real-Time AF is a breeze; 810-shot battery life; Sensor-shift image stabilization; Bigger grip;

Same sensor as A6500; Low-res EVF compared to peers;

With unbeatable autofocus and battery life, Sony's A6600 still leads the pack

Real-Time AF is a breeze; 810-shot battery life; Sensor-shift image stabilization; Bigger grip

Same sensor as A6500; Low-res EVF compared to peers

Say hello to Sony's powerful new flagship APS-C mirrorless camera, the Sony A6600...

5-axis image stabilisation; Real-Time Eye AF tracking; Long-lasting battery; Unlimited 4K video recording; Mic and headphones jacks

24MP APS-C sensor; No built-in flash; High price