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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10 Comparison

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Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing A6600 and ZV-E10, two Mirrorless cameras by Sony. Sony Alpha a6600 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Sony ZV-E10 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera.

Sony A6600 was introduced to market in August 2019 and Sony ZV-E10 was launched in July 2021. There is 23 months difference between A6600 and ZV-E10 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger ZV-E10, especially in sensor tech.

This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Sony A6600 is ranked #7 out of 56 Advanced Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 79 whereas Sony ZV-E10 is ranked #9 out of 116 Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 75.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A6600 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-08-28
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 503g. 120 x 67 x 59 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha a6500 Compare

Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-07-30
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 51200)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 1920 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 343g. 115 x 64 x 45 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony Alpha a6600 over Sony ZV-E10
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Digital only Sharper images especially at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Battery Life
810 shots vs 440 shots 370 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
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Reasons to choose Sony ZV-E10 over Sony Alpha a6600
Gyroscopic Stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilize video in post process
Weight
343 g vs 503 g 160 g lighter
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Common Strengths of Sony Alpha a6600 and Sony ZV-E10
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Unlimited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Digital only Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 920k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs Yes Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha a6600 and Sony ZV-E10
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A6600 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 69 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.72″) and weighs 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz) (including batteries). Sony ZV-E10 has external dimensions of 115 x 64 x 45 mm (4.53 x 2.52 x 1.77″) and weighs 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10. Sony ZV-E10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Sony A6600.

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10.

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10.
Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony ZV-E10 is significantly lighter (160g ) than the Sony A6600 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 have the same Sony E lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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A6600
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Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

A6600
ZV-E10
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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that A6600 has a big advantage over ZV-E10 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Sony A6600 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Sony ZV-E10 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the A6600 and ZV-E10 sensor size comparison.

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 Cameras


Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 have the same Sony E lens mount and currently there are 182 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 has Sensor based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies.

Lens Type # of Sony A6600 Lenses # of Sony ZV-E10 Lenses
Standard Zoom 18 18
Standard Prime 32 32
Wideangle Zoom 12 12
Wideangle Prime 55 55
Telephoto Zoom 15 15
Telephoto Prime 26 26
SuperZoom 10 10
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 2 2
Macro Prime 9 9
Perspective Control Prime 2 2
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 182 182

Here are some of the most popular Sony E Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Sony E Mount Lenses for A6600 and ZV-E10
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
35mm FF 663gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
35mm FF 602gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
35mm FF 886gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS
35mm FF 2115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8
35mm FF 186gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
35mm FF 680gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
APS-C / DX 345gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE
35mm FF 772gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony A6600 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sony ZV-E10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Sony A6600 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony ZV-E10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Sony A6600 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony ZV-E10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 810 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Sony A6600 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony ZV-E10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
503g
Body Thickness 69mm
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
343g
Body Thickness 45mm
Read the details

Sony A6600 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony ZV-E10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Sony A6600 vs Sony ZV-E10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony A6600 and Sony ZV-E10 scores compare:

Sony A6600
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #60 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Sony ZV-E10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #98 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Sony A6600 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony ZV-E10 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony ZV-E10 vs Sony A6600 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha a6600 Sony ZV-E10
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2019-08-28 2021-07-30
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 366.60mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 32,000 ISO 32,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 425 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 182 182
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Digital only
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 1920
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 503g 343g
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm 115 x 64 x 45mm
Battery Life 810 shots 440 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 82 not tested
DxO Color Depth 23.8 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.4 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 1497 not tested
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