DPReview TV: Sony a6100, a6600, 16-55mm F2.8 and 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 First Thoughts

[@26ryder26]

PSA: you can get a Fuji XH1 with the 16-55mm 2.8 AND the battery grip for 1.7k right now. If you're gonna go APS-C, go Fuji. If you're gonna go Sony, go full-frame.

[@K9-XArn]

Yeah save the money, get a bigger (bulkier) camera with a bigger lens alternativ and batterylife that's not as good even with two batteries at once. Oh and worse AF.

[@-grey]

@@K9-XArn 🔥 ruined. ☠ I'm a Fuji boy, but goddamn. 🙌

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Unfortunately, the AF and stability of the camera is nowhere near any of these Sonys.

[@jonuiuc]

Continuous AF in video is a little more consistant on sonys by default. If set up for scene on xh1 it's about the same. In photos AF is same. For photos xh1, has better shutter, significantly better tougher sealed build, more than any song full or apsc. Most importantly has more complete lineup of lenses. The IBIS on the xh1 is better than the Sony e mounts, but not as good as 4/3 Ibis. If battery life, flippy screen, face tracking in video, and lightness is your priority prob 6400. If lens selection, robustness, quiet shutter, better Ibis is your priority and you can live with weight, xh1. You pretty much need the battery grip on the xh1 for any extended video shooting though, it's pretty much a pro body, but most people are not pros.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

@@jonuiuc Fuji has never caught up to Sony in AF. They might have come close to the A6300/A6500 generation with the X-T3, but the A6100/A6400/A6600 generation is on a completely different level, using the same AF algorithms as the A9. This also extends to video, where Eye AF is a part of Real Time AF Tracking. Just point the focus area at a subject, and the camera will handle all of the focus mode switching for you in an incredibly accurate way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXiWaIOwe7isgbc

[@kp66udv]

Love you! Ask the key questions, be honest to express what users thoughts and wants. Excellent job! We need more people like you and Jordan! No improvement in sensor tech, no 4K60p, no increment on video bitrate and bits, no articulate LCD, with a high price tag. Unacceptable.

[@markw.6526]

AND.....no ND filter, no built-in flash, no dual card slot, and ridiculous price tags for the lenses - double unacceptable!

[@99nypd75]

I'm so glad with DPReview's honest review on a6600. Other youtubers are just giving this camera tons of credits for unsurprising updates .

[@AlexPetrov108]

Sony A6600 + Sony 16-55mm 2.8 = $2800 OR Sony A7III + Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 = $2800 - now that is the question...

[@kenchong69]

A7iii definitely. Sensor's so much better. Fullframe f2.8 produces nicer bokeh than APSC's f2.8 too.

[@kp66udv]

IQ will be screamingly better in the A7iii combo. The only advantage in A6600 combo is AF.

[@whothinksforme]

Excellent point!

[@AlexPetrov108]

Yeah, I guess if they added AI real-time focusing into A7III firmware there would be little to no point of choosing 6600. Does anyone know if Sony is actually planning to do so?

[@jan-hendrikbussmann4644]

Exactly my thoughts. Sony full frame is not that expensive to get in and the lenses are, not counting the G Master series, about the same price if you stay out of the very cheap entry lineup. The price level of the A6100 still makes some sense, but the A6600 and the A6500 before that are just too expensive. If it is all the same, I would go for full-frame. And for APS-C, the Fujis have a good lens selection and you gotta love 'em for their looks.

[@jan-hendrikbussmann4644]

Chris does seem to struggle to hold on to his water recently...

[@scdobserver835]

No water retention.

[@WesPerry]

Jan-Hendrik Bussmann it’s been a big week 😏

[@johnalexander3169]

that's why they invented Depends

[@alex0589]

It all goes to hell after 40..

[@jan-hendrikbussmann4644]

@Danny Chau I do not agree to that (you are of course entitled to your opinion, do not get me wrong!). Yes, Chris' and Jordans videos have reached a level of professionalism and humour that is unmatched (the S1H video was hillarious!). But I still think that there is a place for quickly delivered content like this as a preview and for me, this video was interesting.

[@HappyHubris]

Thank you for calling out the UHS-1 slot, lack of joystick, and missing dial. Crazy!

[@actionphotopassion5082]

Don't forget the rear screen less than 1mpx....a joke of 3 inches...

[@HappyHubris]

@@actionphotopassion5082 I don't mind that, to be honest. I work mostly with my EVF.

[@actionphotopassion5082]

@@HappyHubris well hope you'd go for the A6600 in that case because the old 1.44mpx is too low in quality. And I'd say that for 2020 the 2.4mpx oled evf is the minimum.

[@HappyHubris]

@@actionphotopassion5082 I'm comfortable with the A6400's EVF. The 1.44M dots on my RX100iii isn't fantastic, but I accept that comprise given the price.

[@TheIkaika777]

Yeah, not putting a joystick was a lame move.

[@davidecastagno3607]

Ok sony makes very good product but why should i buy an a6600+15-55 f.2.8 for 3000 when at the same price i can take the a7iii+tamron 28-75 f.2.8?

[@davidecastagno3607]

@They Caged Non yea, but the problem is that for sony apsc doesn't exist f.2.8 3rd part lenses

[@davidecastagno3607]

@They Caged Non if you want at the same price there is the a7iii plus 18-105 f.4 SONY

[@ThomasCristofoletti]

@@davidecastagno3607 but you can still buy the tampon 17-28 2.8 for example.

[@davidecastagno3607]

@@ThomasCristofoletti are you stupid or what?

[@stanislavnepochatov8381]

Or Fuji XT-3 with their overpriced 16-55 f/2.8.

[@atalk143]

I think the most significant takeaway from this event/release......is that Sony wants us to go full frame.

[@MrComet97]

I have loved my a6000 for the past two years, and only recently has it become be a secondary camera to my A7iii. The idea that at some point I can get an a6100, and get my beloved travel/B camera again with new software and technology is very exciting.

[@georges8408]

Epic fail from Sony. They got the a6500 and renamed it to a6600 . Sony is trying to sell the same old sensor, the same old terrible rolling shutter, the same old video codecs, the same 8 bit video in the same price like 3 years before. After this, I m really thinking to sell a6500 and switch to Fuji or Pana. Sony FAILED today with this old cameras.

[@alessandrostefanato3695]

Me too. I'm just waiting for what the a7s iii will do, but I'm really disappointed.

[@TheIkaika777]

What’s wrong with the sensor? I’m still using the Fuji X-T2, X-E3, and X100F and the sensor in those older cameras are stunning. Fuji put a new sensor in the X-T3/X-T30 and it’s noisier at higher iso. My complaint for the A6600 is that it has no joystick but even with that failure if the X-Pro3 doesn’t have IBIS I might consider the A6600 as a second system.

[@georges8408]

@@TheIkaika777 you propably don't know the issues of this sensor. It is a great sensor for 4K 35/40 fps. BUT it is terrible for 1080p even at 25/30fps. Also 120fps cropped 1080p is very soft. More over the "new" sony a6600 looks like it has the same OLD technology of Sony a6500, the same terrible rolling shutter etc. And I m suspecting that it has also the same type of processor and this is why it cannot support more advanced video features. This is not a new camera. It is an a6500 with a better battery an some (mainly software-firmwares) improvements.

[@TheIkaika777]

George S, well I’m a photographer not a videographer so the video stuff doesn’t pertain to me.

[@bananasandbass]

The last thing you mentioned makes sense. Sony has the lead in AF and tracking technology now. So they’re implementing it across their entire ranges of cameras ASAP, updating most models. The A6100 feels like a much needed update to have it up with the rest in terms of colour science, video capabilities and focussing. People are eager for that A7SIII, certainly in light of what Panasonic is developing. But Sony is claiming their King of AF title in the market first to get a strong foothold for all types of consumers. Pro video people will have to be a little more patient.

[@youknowwho9247]

Sony's af is so much worse than what Nikon DSLRs have. It's not even close.

[@thatcherfreeman]

Literally all they have to do at this point is add 10-bit video and a full sized HDMI port to their a7 line of cameras and they're competitive again. If they're worried about protecting their FS5/FS7, the selling points on those should perhaps be better codecs, I/O ports, and ergonomics.

[@kp66udv]

Pro video people? They have better choice, if they are not AF users. Pocket 4K has way better IQ than any A series cameras, inclusive A7 series.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@youknowwho9247 Unless it's video AF in which case it's not focus and 720p all the way lol

[@bjure8111]

Its a disappointment, the old sensor, no tiltyflippy screen (hotshoe accessories is in the way), and why remove the front wheel, just why? And still no joystick??? So the only thing better is the AF (and the battery). Guess I´ll stay with my 6500 then.

[@JamesErb00]

Don't forget no more screen dimming in 4K, no overheat, better color science, and unlimited record times.

[@Conceptx9]

maybe there is no more room for thr front dial because of the new Z battery but dont know why they cant change the design and size more

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

The front wheel never existed in Sony APS-C mirrorless. At best, the rear had 2 top dials for exposure, and one rear dial a la Canon. And the old sensor is still top of the line today, as no other sensor has significantly beaten it. You don't even need a joystick anymore with Sony cameras. Real Time AF means you can just AF on your subject, and the camera will effortlessly track it everywhere across the frame. No more having to aim your focus point before focusing. And many people (including myself) aren't fond of flippy screens. They get in the way of shooting high and low, since you can't stabilize the camera with your left hand in any reasonable location when the screen is flipped out.

[@KrunoslavStifter]

Sony have been doing the same thing since beginning. RX series, a6000, a7 series all same body with minor improvements. Usually for two sometimes three generations same sensor with new updates to other internal components like processing and software. And technology that makes first debut in high end a9 than trickles down the whole line up to compact cameras. This is what gives them ability to mass produce over few generations same body and sensor and cut costs, since the more units they produce the less it cost them per unit. And they make more profit. At the same time they have not only presence in APS-C but the whole range of cameras and accessories. On top of that they make money no matter who sells cameras, except canon since they make sensors and now that new 5.7M dots EVF for everyone. The a6000 cameras still sell well so this seems like a great way to save on cost of production and still make good money in shrinking camera market. If you look at the history of their strategy this is not new, its what they have been doing since the beginning. It brought them up to this point so I expect they will just keep doing it.

[@PK-ql5en]

This is a massive disappointment. Even more shocking when you take under consideration the fact thatSony made and sold the new sensor to Fuji XT3.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

1:02 That's unbelievable. A flagship camera model with no front dial.

[@HappyHubris]

Welcome to Sony APS-C, where the children are red-headed step children and the card slots are UHS-1.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

@@HappyHubris I don't understand why they insist on keeping the body so small that they can only fit a 16:9 screen on the back either. It makes no sense, especially on the flagship model. They need to make it slightly taller and put a 3:2 screen on the back and also add a front dial. Those two things would greatly improve the handling and operation.

[@HappyHubris]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist I really like the small body to fit in my tiny travel bag. But even that small body has room for a joystick and front dial!

[@youknowwho9247]

It's an aps-c system. They're beginner cameras. The flagship is full frame.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

@@HappyHubris I like a joystick as well, but since the real time tracking is so good, I could live without it on the a6400. I'm only using the a6400 as a second/backup/occasional use camera. Z7 is my primary camera and I'm absolutely in love with the Z7 and the body it has (and the EVF). I've NEVER had a better mirrorless experience in my life...and I've had quite a few mirrorless cameras (unfortunately). Check my web site and you'll see ;-) I'm hoping to finally be content with what I have (Z7 I certainly am). There's always a chance my 'second' camera could change.

[@CoffeeD_1]

I still feel like they miss a real flagship aps-c. A better sensor, EVF, UHS-2 40k 60 etc. I hope they put out another a6700 soon next year.

[@CaptainJonathan]

Indeed. This is the space I've been watching. But so far every manufacturer is giving us 80-90% of what we want but never 100%

[@peterlemke3468]

@@CaptainJonathan Seems like they are holding back features for future releases rather than giving us a killer camera that they are capable of. I mean UHS l it's 2019 not 2015.

[@CaptainJonathan]

This camera should have bested the XT-3, but it really doesn't other than having IBIS and being a bit smaller.

[@kane4013]

………still waiting 😴

[@ryan6465]

Stop separating Jordan and Chris lol

[@automat8]

Folks, your audio sounds like an on board camera mic.

[@MeAMuse]

Man - I will be tempted by an A7Mk4, especially if they up the MP on it slightly. If it were around 36Mp that would be perfect!

[@RafaelMcStan]

The A6600 is in my opinion a big joke...

[@jucklowe]

You knew that already,,,, nobody else cares. Y'all enjoy your pathetic, meaningless existence. OMG,,, I just checked your profile,,, you're ugly,, German AND stupid? When you finally take the pills,,, you won't be missed,,, by anyone,,, ever. I weep for your poor mother,, she must be so ashamed.

[@michaelj7069]

@@jucklowe Wow. That escalated quickly.

[@fotomats8651]

@@jucklowe LooooooL

[@RafaelMcStan]

@@jucklowe hahaha you made my day xD

[@aows]

The pricing and the features make me feel like Sony is just leaving room for another camera that would sit between that a6600 and full-frame. Probably the a7000? New body, new sensor and 4k60p. Taking advantage of those new lenses. Hopefully.

[@aows]

@@hidekigomi that's very true 😂

[@hidekigomi]

Cr*p so sorry I deleted my own comment!! I used to (maybe still) feel the same for Canon also 😂

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Same price as the A6500 at launch.

[@mangoldm]

This should have been a silent release like Apple does when they do a slight spec bump. Holding a press event when all you have to show is different feature mashups to meet price points inevitably creates disappointment.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Not sure why people are mad at the "different feature mashups". Do you want the intentional gimping that Canikon have made famous? Where important things, like good AF, high fps, or 4K with industry standard frame rates, are left out, reserved only for the highest end cameras? At least with Sony, you get so much of the good stuff, with the smaller things reduced (like EVF res or body materials) as you go down the line, that won't impact shooting significantly. That means all of these new cameras (A6100, A6400, A6600) perform incredibly well, regardless of price. Just some bells and whistles, and one or two expensive features have been removed from the lower end cameras to reduce cost, getting all of the actual tech down to the masses.

[@peterlemke3468]

@@BlueBomberTurbo You must be working for Sony come clean. You are responding to almost every post here FFS.

[@DanSme1]

Theory: Sony sold Fuji sensors under an agreement that Sony wouldn't use the same sensor in competition against Fuji. OK, put pressure on Sony for the software update to the a7M3. Thanks!

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

I think the same happened with the D800, as no Sony SLT ever used that 36MP sensor. Sony usually used their higher end sensors in their own cameras first, before giving them out to third parties.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

2 new G lens is basically Sony prepping up for an A7000 release. Hopefully.

[@CharlesLi1]

I thought that too but the problem is their pricing. The a6600 is already too close in price to the A7iii. How do you price an a7000? Maybe $1400 for an a7000 and drop the a6600 to $1000 and then maybe a flagship sony apsc can make sense monetarily. They screwed their high end apsc line up by pricing the a7iii so low. No complaints here tho - love my a7iii lol.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@CharlesLi1 it depends on what they give to tee A7000 really, Imagine, a mini A9 on an APS-C body, if it can be as reliable and as fast as A9 is in native glass, it may be worth it for some people over an A7iii, hands down. It kinda make sense when you think Olympics is getting nearer, Sony would probably release an A9ii and something similar to it in APS-C body (which we all hope A7000 would gonna be) to accompany pros and enthusiasts for the event.

[@auroraflash]

NO ONE ASKED FOR A 1,400$ 16-55 without OSS!!! No, it’s not okay! It’s not a GM lens, it totally lacks OSS and it’s double the price of the most expensive equivalents of the competitors. The 10-18 F4 OSS is already expensive. The 16-55 F2.8 is a joke.

[@gonzaloleviatanh]

The A6600 is too pricey for what it is. The XT3 is a lot better.

[@MadEnglishTV]

Today was Christmas morning for Canon, Nikon, and Fuji. (even Pentax)

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

You'd think this would give them time to catch up. But it won't. Fuji is closest in line, but still trips itself up with poor AF, a key ingredient in any photo/video camera.

[@RobShootPhotos]

Chris, I know your hoping for some acting awards for your predictable water spitting but I hate to break it to you...😜

[@MarcosAlcazar]

Ahhh I love reading the comments.. as a very amateur "photographer" when I saw the specs on the a6600 I thought "and THAT's the replacement of my a6000", thanks people for pointing out all the shortcomings of this model

[@marcp.1752]

1400 $ !!!! for an 16-55/2.8 APS-C Lens is being insane! For real. All other options are way cheaper.

[@bloodindark]

and no OSS , fuck sony!

[@ThorDyrden]

If you don't have the budget for a modern high-end f/2.8 Zoom go for the variable-aperture options. The Fujinon-equivalent is slightly cheaper - but the other new lenses Nikkor Z or Canon RF cost significantly more.

[@marcp.1752]

@@ThorDyrden Sorry, but what you write is simply BS. The Fujinon XF 18-55/2.8-4 Zoom Lens can being had for around ~400-500 EUR new, that's 1k EUR less, and it does have a proven track record, being a excellent Zoom Lens. Anybody paying >1k for just APS-C/DX Zooms is being crazy. Well, i do have two FF Setups, so no cash cow milking here from myself. It's always Guys like you, getting personal, "if you don't have the budget for..." no man, only people which are silly are throwing out that much cash, for just a APS-C Zoom. For 1400$, i'd buy only FF-lenses, end of story.

[@Plautzenbuegler]

@@marcp.1752 You are comparing it to a variable aperture zoom now. Obviously that is going to be cheaper.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

It's a pro lens. Not sure why they made it as good as it is. The mtf chart is impressive. It will appeal to shooters who want the best IQ im a very light and compact lens.

[@GaryBox]

As a former a6000 owner and current a7iii owner I can't see the sense of the a6600 at the price. Sony neglected their apsc lenses for too long. The a6100 sounds tempting as a second body. I'd forgive the lower resolution evf to save that sort of money.

[@deeyammy783]

Sony blew it with APSC line. Time for Fuji to kick ass, and thank Sony for giving them a chance.

[@budthecyborg4575]

Yup. Sony really let Fuji off the hook here.

[@soupnazi81]

I've been a Sony A6000 user for 5 years and have switched to the Fuji X-T30. The joy of photography is back.

[@8020Alive]

Only in video. In stills this a6600 is superior with Ibis and AF speed and AF tracking and battery life.

[@DennisLimCY]

Think of it this way, Fuji buys their sensors from Sony, both APS-C and MF. Blowing their own APSC line is 50% customer service (for Fuji), and 50% consumer-redirection (towards a7 range). Regardless of how good they make the a6600, compared to the price of the a7iii, it makes little sense beyond the size. Not to mention future discounts, or a future a7iv. Fuji has been kicking ass for a long time now. They are just not as popular as Sony despite being better in some areas. Disclaimer - i am so undecided between the 2 brands, i bought into both lines of cameras. So i am speaking purely from personal experience. This comment is not sponsored.

[@budthecyborg4575]

@@8020Alive The X-T3 has dual card slots though, not to mention the X-H1 that's on firesale right now.

[@anaddictwithalens6686]

I was rather surprised by the lack luster design of the a6600. The new battery and improved AF is good, but I expected them to make a true high end APSC camera. As a Fujifilm user, I was hoping Sony to push the market further, but the X-T3 still seems generally superior.

[@peterlemke3468]

They had the opportunity to make a killer camera but didn't. Seems keeping their tooling costs down and using their excess stock of sensors and UHS 1 card slots is more important than pleasing the customer.

[@grafpez]

Poor effort Sony. In a time where everyone else goes 10-Bit and RAW, no HEVC, old menus, no varND, nothing new here, moving on, waiting for A7Siii better deliver. Looks like releasing bodies is faster than fixing firmware. so sad.

[@lewiss66]

Still waiting for the A6700 with the good sensor and not that old one they put on the A6600! Sony is playing a bad game... Maybe sony force us to buy their full frame format! Wish the best now for FUJI APSC!

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

How's it a bad sensor? Nobody has significantly beaten it in DR or high ISO. And it's certainly been updated since release, as it can go 2 stops higher in ISO than when it premiered in the A6300, and 5fps faster in silent shutter burst. Not to mention upping the CDAF points from 169 to 425!

[@lewiss66]

@@BlueBomberTurbo OK, I see. If you are right about the release so It has been updated. Anyhow, we will see it in the different reviews incoming.

[@ripley1690]

another lazy release by Sony, some would suggest that the A6400 was just a rebadged A6300 with an updated processor and different touchscreen hinge, if it wasn't for the larger grip to accommodate the Z battery I'd say the A6600 was simply a rebadged A6400 with the IBIS from the A6500. Can't get my head around this old sensor tech in a so called flagship.

[@uhu4677]

I don't need heavy 2.8 APS-C lenses. A proper f4 standard zoom would be great. The quality issues of the 16-70mm 4.0 ZA OSS keep me from buying a Sony APS-C camera.

[@montymurray8602]

They already have the 18 - 105 F4 with OSS

[@uhu4677]

@@montymurray8602 That's 427g heavy. And it's not as wide.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

@@uhu4677 It's not heavy at all. It feels so light, it feels hollow. There's also the 18-135 for extended reach.

[@BenelliMr]

Chris Niccolls seems to be a reliable guy; he goes right down to the essentials, without getting carried away by fancy and useless stuff. PROOF: he's one of the very few v loggers that drink water from a glass. He doesn't need a thermal insulated can. So do I use a simple glass. Well, when drinking a gorgeous red wine, I take old high class crystal glasses from 19th century (that stayed in the family), but it looks like simple glass. So does Chris. Congratulations to him. Please don't change nor your style, nor your class.

[@bkengineer9516]

Am I only one thinking that the only MAJOR difference between the A6100 and the A6600 is the IBIS and for that the price tag is $700 more?? Is IBIS that complicated ???

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

There's a lot of difference. A6100 has a plastic body, A6600 is magnesium and sealed, A6100 has the old A6000 EVF, while A6600 as the higher res and faster refresh A6300 EVF, A6600 uses the new Z battery, A6600 has 3 more buttons and 1 extra switch (resulting in an actual 4 extra buttons), A6600 has professional video profiles, A6600 has a headphone jack, etc. LOTS of additional stuff, and even more will be uncovered for the reviews.

[@uncivil_engineer8013]

First take on new Canon cameras: Chris spit take camera left. First take on new Sony cameras: Chris spit take camera right. Does the next line of new cameras lead to a wet videographer?

[@snowwalker9999]

a6000, a6300, a6500 are replaced with a6100, a6400 and a6600 with some improvements. Nothing earth-shattering though.

[@webdaddy]

A6000 not replaced, going to still be made according to DPR.

[@MrPhilbautista]

@@webdaddy Actually, all of them are still being made.

[@John-hc2tj]

You can get a GH5 for $1500 now... Panasonic is putting Sony in the dust. I can’t believe they would release an “upgrade” to the a6500 after 3 years without 4k60

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

GH5 is for video. Its AF is atrocious for photo, even vs a 5 year old A6000. As is its image quality.

[@Rad_Travels]

They're really trying hard to find something positive about those 2 cameras. Vlogging? How many people vlog out there?

[@howardhdavidson]

It says it all when Sony announces two new cameras and all I hear from the reviewers is how nice the grip and the battery is. Sony give you autofocus.. Panasonic’s give you shooting features..This is a ridiculous upgrade without 60fps it’s not worth me personally buying it. I have an Alpha A7R 3 and have many APSC Sony Lenses spare and would have purchased this but for me this is a 6500 with a new battery and a few more autofocus features...Sony are getting away with murder now and I would like to bet we will never see a A7S3 as they can’t give us new exciting video shooting features.I’m sick of hearing about eye autofocus and tracking features.This is not a surprising update and totally disappointing.I’m switching to the new Panasonic S1H even through its a bit larger.I’m sick of Sony bringing out basic features that should have always been included in their camera and selling them as new features..This is a nothing exciting and totally predictable.Could understand perhaps the upgrade in the 6100.Sony used to be miles ahead of its competitors in all aspects, now their attitude is we will give them a bigger battery a bigger grip get rid of something else.Give them a headphone jack that should be enough.KZbin will sell it for us..

[@gemsandlasers269]

An A73 with the 24-105 f4 is similar price and offers more for the money (unless video is your main thing).

[@李宁-r6l]

the a73 can switch between full frame and crop mode， i don't think it is defeated.

[@typoded]

i feel like video is gonna be also better on the a7 iii?

[@gemsandlasers269]

@@typoded I guess I was referring mainly to those who require a flippy screen. Otherwise yes, you're right.

[@davidecastagno3607]

Or a7iii with tamron 28-75 f.2.8 same price

[@lostinoc3528]

instead of whining, why not do an actual review and show how its IBIS performs and video/image samples? there are already 1000 or so videos of people crying. time for an actual review.

[@tysonator5433]

The A6600 is going to be a great all round and travel camera for me. The good iso, eye AF, good battery life, SD cards easy to buy, and I can use my old NEX5R e mount glass till I can afford better G glass. Canon as usual left behind.....

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Interesting theory that Sony decided to put their AF technology in all their cameras asap. That could explain why there was no improved sensor.

[@severgun]

ahahahhahaha talking about color science in jpegs. Are you OK?

[@sentientsimian]

Ahem. 'ZED' battery.

[@richardbutler8532]

Yup, sorry about that!

[@peterlemke3468]

@@richardbutler8532 No need to apologise for being English.

[@richardbutler8532]

@@peterlemke3468 Quite the opposite: I'm apologising for using the US pronunciation, absent-mindedly.

[@SatanicJamnic]

Lol, not only audio is pure shit, propably from a camera, audio is on left channel only sometimes. So bad.

[@kamillisowski2931]

In this price point G9 is much better option

[@stevestruthers6180]

At the cost of higher noise levels and less dynamic range, plus slower AF.

[@kamillisowski2931]

@@stevestruthers6180 20mpx sensor have very similar noise performance to Sony's Apsc AF is very fast AF is very fast in almost every camera now

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

No. Just. No.

[@antonmarkin]

We need comparison XT3 + 16-55 f2.8 with the newcomer

[@alistairstrachan8508]

At 7:50 they mention the AF feature being rushed into all their products, but said it hasn't yet come to the A7iii. Has it not? I thought the firmware updates meant it essentially got the real trime tracking, animal Eye AF etc some time ago.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Real Time Eye AF is there, but that doesn't include tracking. It only stops you from having to use a separate button to use Eye AF, as it will now automatically transition into it from Face Detect.

[@twn000]

Will sigma 16mm and 56mm 1.4 lens take advantage of the a6100 autofocus capabilities and speed? Please check this in your review. Also can you do a side by side of the color science difference you mentioned in between the 6100 and 6000?

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Yes, all AF lenses except the old Sigma 2.8 Art lenses (only OSPDAF in the middle) will. Even adapted lenses.

[@lotharjoseph5040]

Can we say sony A6600 better than canon M6II..for both purpose photography & vlogging?

[@maxvain]

Ok some thoughts At $1400 A6600 is overpriced, I do understand that’s it now $1200 but even still, it’s not worth it. Here is why: New Full Frame $1700 Used Full Frame $1500 Much better video APS-Cs like: GH5 / Fuji X-T3 comparable price. As compared to A6400: Paying $500 above the price of A6400 for a headphone jack and not so great IBIS on the A6600 is foolish. Just buy a $300 gimbal or a used one for $200 for the cheaper A6400 and get unbeatable stabilization. Trade off: For $1400, buyers are pretty close to getting both a used A6400 for video and used A7RII for stills. That’s two cameras. I am not surprised by the price drop, I do think it needs to be priced lower even still. Sales have not been great and they had to drop price just below GH5 and X-T3. Sony hardly ever drops prices this quickly after launch. I still do think it’s a bit high and needs a further drop to $1100. The only way to justify its current price is if they have some sort of firmware update to allow 4K 10bit. But oh yea they have Single Slot SD UHS 1 memory cards, so 10bit 4K internally that’s not happening. The positives for this A6600 are that you can now use Sigma DC line of f1.4s instead of Sony’s 1.8 OSS lenses and have a little IBIS help with the non stabilizing lenses. Yea it has a better battery but seriously how much does spare battery cost? Not worth the premium price tag. Spend $ on features that will improve the quality of your actual content, weather it’s shots and video. Headphone Jack, battery life and not so great IBIS is not worth the extra premium in this case. Even at $1200, this A6600 is flop.

[@auroraflash]

The A6600 is definitely a A6300 Mark 3. One step was the IBIS and another was the flip screen and the bigger battery. A6100 and A6400 are total failures. No one asked for it. Everyone wanted an A6400 with IBIS - it’s the A6600. But with 1.600€ in Europe, this is quite close to the 1.900€ price tag of the A7M3

[@thereplay5929]

In my opinion, Sony is just better off sticking to FF. Everyone seems to understand that their APS-C line, with the launch of these two new cameras, is the practically the same with a few minor upgrades to each one. When your flagship APSC camera with a lens is reaching FF territory , in terms of price point , you're left scratching your head as to what Sony is doing in the APSC department.

[@SuperSuperka]

Thank you for Rolling Shutter test!

[@TonyDaTunafish]

So, are you guys saying the XT3 is a better buy at this point? I'm a Sony a6000 owner BTW.

[@johnalexander3169]

maybe Fuji has the exclusive rites to the sensor as did Nikon with the 36 MP D800

[@MrPhilbautista]

For stills, maybe. For video, probably not, if you value AF during video.

[@ceddo2511]

Decent Fuji lenses are very expensive (rarely mentioned in reviews), no great value HQ 3rd party options like the brilliant 16mm f1.4 from Sigma and with Sony E mount you can interchange with full frame and aps-c adding to versatility. Battery life on the Fuji is poor, the grip is poor, annoying record time limit, frustrating and stupid 4GB FAT32 limit to files and no ibis or flip screen.

[@stoney5137]

I'm an a6000 owner as well, was hoping (and waiting and waiting) for a "Wow" new APS-C camera released by Sony to upgrade. Looks like I will probably go with the A7III and dip my toe in the Full Frame world. My lenses will still work on that body, albeit cropped like an APS-C

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

If you like AF, then no. If you're primarily a video shooter and don't mind manual focus, then yes. Either way, any of these cameras will be a big to huge upgrade over the A6000.

[@Dr-AK]

Richard Buttler at end on video said A7iii does not have real time eye AF, I thought that a7iii does now with the 3.0 update. Can someone help answer this.

[@lolas369]

I'm interested in buying a camera with all the same features as a a6600 but below $1000, any recommendations? (Not including a6400 because I want IBIS)

[@paulbailey6251]

For heaven's sake, stop saying "absolutely", Richard... Otherwise, sober review - until the mini-bar opens, that is.

[@kaiting1981]

Are you guys promotors for Fuji? Just don't get is no one will tell me that Fuji X3 has better AF than Sony A6600 tryed them both and... Hmmm

[@ishaan90]

Just the A7-3 .. and the A7S-*2* :)

[@CYLok]

Confusing model number as always by Sony... Now 6100 and 6600. Now I don't know which is mew

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Higher number = better features = more money. How is that confusing?

[@blaizze]

I like there is no flash, but they should put something in exchange, not only one additional button. Maybe another dial, more buttons or LCD screen.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Definitely leaves an empty spot on a camera that's loaded to the gills with buttons/dials/etc.

[@tpg5974]

Why is the audio so horrible for the dude on the right? Aren't they professional youtubers / vloggers???

[@robertth]

absolutely..

[@arteetmarteperfect4518]

C’mon DP! You’re Canadian, he’s English. It’s Zed and not Zee for both of you. Absolutely!

[@T-Slider]

Godox, this is the propitious moment. Release your professional APSC camera, NOW!

[@ammadkazmi6843]

At least they install a dial ring in the grip. Or if they removed the built in flash they install a lcd panel for or 24 megapixel lol 32meagapixel

[@adokapo]

24 mp Sony? 8 bit 30p 4k still? 90d and m6ii blew those out of the water to not mention fuji XT3.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Sony has 24p, sinking Canon.

[@vexphoto]

Shiit cameras. Waste of money.

[@Vultite]

I'm curious to see how the noise stacks up against the old models and the XT-3. Sony could've put something earth shattering out but APS-C was never their at the top of their list. Fuji makes a good product but realistically it doesn't compete against the full frame market, it's a niche market

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Compare A6400 or A6300 vs X-T3 on DPR. There's a difference, but it's not substantial, and basically ends up in a draw in DR vs high ISO noise.

[@Vultite]

@@BlueBomberTurbo i know the sensor stayed the same but I wonder if they tweaked the processing on the newest gen models

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

@@Vultite JPG would get a boost in high ISO NR quality. Both JPG and video get a boost in color. But RAW will end up the same, as it's the true data behind both (video is basically a high fps, low MP JPG sequence with audio), and the sensor hasn't been upgraded internally in a way that will improve IQ. Either way, it's still neck and neck with the X-T3 sensor, as it uses unique copper wiring that gives similar IQ benefits to BSI.

[@63MacGuy]

Does the 6600 have unlimited record time like the 6400?

[@tomba8992]

yep

[@matthewcheung5136]

How can I get a replacement lens hood for the 1655G? I live in Toronto

[@theSUBVERSIVE]

Sony is basically doing low maintenance of their APS-C line up, just so it doesn't look completely abandoned. I mean, how many APS-C lenses since they entered the FF market? If you look closely at the lenses they have, a lot of them are old lenses without weather sealing or much lower optical quality, don't be fooled by their chart as if they have a complete line up of APS-C lenses, they don't. They are clearly holing it back because if you want the best they can offer, you better pay more and get a FF. It seems that for Sony, it's just not worth their money to put their effort into competing in the APS-C market, FF's profit margin are higher and whatever they would need to spend to make a true flagship APS-C, they will rather use that for the FF line up.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Since FF launched, Sony's released 5 APS-C lenses. In their defense, the same year they launched FF, they also released 4 additional APS-C lenses right before.

[@peterlemke3468]

They are drip feeding their APSC customers. Also the only manufacturer properly supporting their APSC cameras with lenses is Fuji. Certainly Nikon, Canon and Sony are not.

[@JTan74]

Hah! Love the nautical terminology "The Sun is beyond the yardarm." 🤓

[@victorshikhman]

Has the A73 not gotten the latest Eye AF updates?

[@denvera1g1]

when are we going to see something like the tamron 18-400 for sony, this lens actually works very well with my A7iii when cropped, but the autofocus doesnt work well with my A6400, at least not when using the sigma adapter. would be nice to have autofocus while in video like on A7iii

[@DennisLimCY]

Chris should find an excuse to spit water in every video moving forward. This is so nice to watch at 0.25 speed.

[@richardpcrowe]

The A6600 + Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 (non stabilized and quality unknown) combined run about $2800 (all prices in U.S. Dollars) while the A7iii + the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens run about the same. Which would you rather shoot with? I use a Meike battery grip on my A6400 ($80) and get the same battery life (using a pair of batteries) plus I get a vertical shutter button. IMO the A6400 at $900 gives better value than the $750 A6100... Let's face it... These are the features that Sony should have included in the A6400!

[@ziginox]

I'm really disappointed the 16-55mm never got its own review. I recently picked up a copy, and those MTF curves were no joke!

[@arda_]

Wait a7iii has those autofocus functions right? Why did you say a7iii lacks those af features?

[@stoney5137]

This is what I thought.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

A7 III only has Real Time Eye AF, not Real Time AF Tracking. Which means it only adds the ability to seamlessly transition from Face Detect to Eye AF. The sticky tracking that's seen in Real Time AF Tracking isn't available, so you still have to move the AF point around by hand.

[@stoney5137]

@@BlueBomberTurbo thanks for the clarification.

[@richardpcrowe]

Absolutely love the A6600 I also really like the A6400 (I have both and use them as a two camera setup)... I generally don't shoot video - my primary use is still photography... I like my 70-350mm OSS lens also... However, I opted for the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens in lieu of the 16-55mm Since I also shoot full frame... I shot for years with a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS Canon on my APSC Canon bodies. I liked it but it was not the focal range that I liked it...

[@doplinger1]

I have had the a6000 for years now, so ALL of the 6000 series cameras are upgrades to me., but I recently got the a7iii so I don't see myself needing any of them.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

If you need Sony's Real Time AF, then you'll need the A6100, A6400, or A6600. Or A7R III, A7R IV, A9, or RX100 VII...

[@PhotoGearFun]

Love the spit take always a crowd pleaser! Looking forward to seeing more about these on your channel. Cheers.

[@Spartacus1975]

The biggest disappointment is the old sensor. I don't have a problem with it in the 6100 but in the 6600; this will remain Sonys top APS-C-Camera until 2021/22.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

And it still holds up just as well as when it was released.

[@Spartacus1975]

@@BlueBomberTurbo The A7R II/III sensor is also still great but it was replaced. True, the old 24 MP sensor is still good but I have higher expectations for a camera called a flagship.

[@DJNibz]

Great review, looking for a versatile lens like this for travel! Do you think this lens is worth it when paired with a Sony a6100 (no IBIS) for solely photography?

[@floatingrabbit3556]

underwhelming sony.

[@marcus3d]

The advertise HDR video, but only shoot 8 bits! That makes HDR unusable! What's wrong with Sony??

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Sony's HDR video existed before competitors went 10-bit, and nobody said it was unusable.

[@marcus3d]

@@BlueBomberTurbo Nobody said that jpg is unusable for severe edits before raw got common, yet it is. When you use bits for highlights and shadows it means less bits for everything else. With 8 bits we already see banding, so if 2-3 bits go to extremes that leaves 5-6 bits for the remainder of the image, and that causes 4-8 times more banding.

[@timgalletas3856]

Thank you guys for your honest opinion. I’m so fed up of other Sony fan boy KZbinrs that are saying this is the best camera to buy right now in which is not. You guys keep it real.

[@billr6983]

I have a Sony DSC-P73 point and shoot camera made in 2004. Was this episode shot on one of those?

[@OLuvin]

People complaining about the lens price....If it's too expensive, there are already 2 other zooms to choose from, the 16-70 f4 T* and the 16-50 3.5-5.6 kit. So now there is glass at every price point: $1400, $900, $300.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Or adapt Sony's 16-50/2.8 DT. Adapted performance since the A7x III series has been remarkable, and is a big step up from the A6300/A6500.

[@MsNIKITA]

DO THEY *OVERHEAT* THOUGH?

[@akimjohnbaptist9492]

your intro music is actually the music from stick skater the iphone app

[@alimzazaz]

I bet they have a stacked crop sensor in their inventory already, for some reason they just don't want to put it in new cameras.

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

Price.

[@alimzazaz]

@@BlueBomberTurbo yea its going to be pricey, but it's what the people want. Put the new sensor in an a7 body, add all the a9 features + 4K60, call it a7000 BAM! Perfect crop camera. They can do it, we know they can do it, they wont do it. Why...

[@melmaciandissenter2324]

I still use my original NEX-5 from 2010 (it has a 3D photo mode), and my NEX-5R from 2012 is still my main camera ! It has a touchscreen and tracking in video. I hope someday Sony will come up with a NEX-5R2 with the latest sensor/autofocus and IBIS to use with my old Canon FD lenses and the Speedbooster. The EVF is entirely pointless to me, and I refuse to pay an additional $250 for that bulky feature. I'm willing to pay $750 "body only" for that NEX-5R2 without an EVF (but with IBIS !) ... So Sony, if you listen ...

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

There have already been multiple successors to the NEX-5R: the NEX-5T, A5000, and A5100. The A5100 is an A6000 with less controls and no EVF, and probably the best Sony will provide you with. The forward flipping screen of the A6400 was kind of a death knell for the A5xxx/NEX-5 series, as it had been a key feature of those cameras.