One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
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Сергей
2 years ago
10 / 10
Awesome Camera that Performs Wonders with Top-Notch Optics
Сергей
2 years ago
10 / 10
Many, glancing at the tech specs, might say the A-6600 is just like the A-6500, only more expensive. However, releasing a camera identical to the well-received A-6500 three years later, with the only upgrade being nearly 2.5 times more battery life, would be suicide. The A-6600 is not the same; it's a completely different camera. Everything in it has been revamped. It's a serious professional-grade camera, which is evident from the warranty covering 200 thousand shutter activations (only seen in Sony's mirrorless cameras like the A-7R and A-9). Such a camera undoubtedly requires top-quality optics. Its viewfinder and monitor have half the lag and are brighter. It records video using the entirety of the sensor and in the Super-35 format (i.e., it shoots in 6K and compresses enhancing the detail and color accuracy, which in turn minimizes noise). It features an immediate slow-motion - the function is relegated to a dial (S&Q - slow and quick). Maximum slow-motion is up to 5 times, acceleration up to 60 times. For photos - the A-6600 captures a 16-bit file, which is interpreted down to 14-bit while maintaining detail (obviously, a 16-bit RAW on medium format is even better, but no such technology was available even in full-frames at the time of the A-6600's release). Raw files are slightly less flexible than from the A-9 or A-7M4. Video quality is on par with top-rated sevens. The A-6600's processor is at least twice as powerful as the A-6500's. Their buffer might be identical, but the A-6600's is twice as fast at clearing, even though photo files are more complex to create, indicating a stronger processor. No built-in flash. The entire camera, including the shutter, has been re-engineered to work harder and more delicately. The A-6600 can charge the battery during operation with the included cable, meaning the camera's operating time is unlimited. Similarly, electronic stabilizers can power this camera. It can also be powered from a power bank. The notorious overheating issue during video recording with Sony cameras has been addressed. The A-6500 simply couldn't accommodate such technologies - the processor wouldn't bear it.
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Tomas
9 months ago
8 / 10
Still very good for photography in 2023
Tomas
9 months ago
8 / 10
Before the A6700 came out, it held the position of the top Sony APS-C mirrorless body. I bought it in 2022, some concepts and the menu system shows the age of the design (4 years old now), but the autofocus and image quality held up remarkably well (seems high iso is even better than the new A6700, and battery life too). All in all, expecting the current discounts, still a good camera in 2023.
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