Sony a6600 vs Sony a200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6600 and Sony a200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Type of camera

Sony a6600 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a200 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

** 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)

Resolution

Sony a6600 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a200 has 10 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a6600 has a 139 % larger resolution than Sony a200. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a6600 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a200. Sony a6600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a200 has 100 to 3200.

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 Sony a200

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 Sony a200 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a6600. Unfortunately Sony a200 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 a200 weighs 572 gr (equal to 1.26 lb) which is 14% heavier than Sony a6600 and its 503 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Sony a6600 vs Sony a200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6600 and Sony a200, 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	Sony a200
Name	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Release Year	2019	2008
Release Date	2019-08-28	2008-01-07
MSRP	1399 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	10 MP
Image Processor	Bionz X	Bionz
Image	Sony a6600	Sony a200
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	8	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))	Yes (Built-in Super SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	425	9
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Sony A 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 (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Articulated LCD	Tilting	No
Screen size	3”	2.7”
Screen dots	921600	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)	0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2359296	N/A
Photography features	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Frames per second	11 fps	3 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	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Sony a6600	Sony a200
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone)	Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional))
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a6600	Sony a200
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100	NP-FM500H Battery
Battery Life (CIPA)	810 shots	750 shots
Width	120 mm	131 mm
Height	67 mm	99 mm
Depth	69 mm	71 mm
Weight	503 gram	572 gram