Sony a6600 vs Canon EOS 200D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6600 and Canon EOS 200D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6600 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 200D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6600 were released 2019 and Canon EOS 200D was released 2017. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6600 | 2019 |
Canon EOS 200D | 2017 |
Type of camera
Sony a6600 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 200D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6600 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 200D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a6600 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 200D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a6600 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 200D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6600 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS 200D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Sony a6600 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 200D. Sony a6600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 200D has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6600 | 100-32000 |
Canon EOS 200D | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6600
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 200D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6600 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 200D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6600 | 11 |
Canon EOS 200D | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6600 and Canon EOS 200D can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a6600 weighs 503 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 11% heavier than Canon EOS 200D and its 453 gr (or 1 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6600 | 503 gr 1.11 lb |
Canon EOS 200D | 453 gr 1 lb |
Sony a6600 vs Canon EOS 200D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6600 and Canon EOS 200D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Name | Sony a6600 | Canon EOS 200D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Release Year | 2019 | 2017 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2017-06-29 |
MSRP | 1399 USD | 549 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 7 |
Image |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 10 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC) |
Yes Built-in 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS 200D |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 810 shots | 650 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 122 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 93 mm |
Depth | 69 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 503 gram | 453 gram |