Sony Alpha 6600 vs Fujifilm X70

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 6600 and the Fujifilm X70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha 6600 was introduced in August 2019 and Fujifilm X70 was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha 6600 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 922k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.39" 2,359k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm X70 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 77 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 6600 and Fujifilm X70.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   Weight - 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 810 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Alpha 6600

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 6600 over Fujifilm X70.

      Sony Alpha 6600 vs Fujifilm X70
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4896 x 3264
      More Focus Points 425 vs 77
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift vs
      Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 810 shots vs 330 shots

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X70

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X70 over Sony Alpha 6600.

      Sony Alpha 6600 vs Fujifilm X70
      Cheaper $1400 (body only), $1800 (w/18-135mm lens) vs $799/£549
      Higher Native ISO 32,000 vs 6,400
      Higher Boosted ISO 102,400 vs 51,200
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz) vs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha 6600 Fujifilm X70
        Video Capture
        Many Focus Points42577
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha 6600 Fujifilm X70
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha 6600 and Fujifilm X70 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 922k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony Alpha 6600 and Fujifilm X70 with Tilting screen


      Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha 6600

      Sony Alpha 6600 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.07x (0.71x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X70.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6600 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 100 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X70 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha 6600 is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Fujifilm X70 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (3456 x 2304, 2496 x 1664), 16:9 (4896 x 2760, 3456 x 1944, 2496 x 1408), 1:1 (3264 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1664 x 1664) with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha 6600

      Sony Alpha 6600 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Sony Alpha 6600

      Sony Alpha 6600 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha 6600 has a Micro HDMI and Fujifilm X70 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha 6600 comes with NP-FZ1000 battery pack with battery life of 810 shots and Fujifilm X70 comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha 6600 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm X70 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha 6600 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha 6600, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X70. Sony Alpha 6600 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Fujifilm X70 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6600 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 425 focusing points and Fujifilm X70 has 77 focusing points. Sony Alpha 6600 has detection range from -2 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha 6600 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 6600 and ±3 range on Fujifilm X70. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 6600 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X70.


      Flash

      Fujifilm X70 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.90 m at ISO 1600 5.5m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Sony Alpha 6600 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha 6600.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha 6600 body has dimensions of 120 x 67 x 69 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.72") and Fujifilm X70 body has dimensions of 113 x 64 x 44 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.73"). Sony Alpha 6600 weighs 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz) and Fujifilm X70 weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz).

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      120 mm

      67 mm

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      113 mm

      64 mm

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      67 mm

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      64 mm

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      69 mm

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      44 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha 6600 and Fujifilm X70

      Sony Alpha 6600 and Fujifilm X70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      84
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      79
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 810 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      79
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 810 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 810 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha 6600 and Fujifilm X70 and give them scores of 82 and 69 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      OVERALL
      82
      OVERALL
      69

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Video

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      84
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      GOOD
      81
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha 6600

      Fujifilm X70

      GOOD
      71
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 810 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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