Sony has announced two new APS-C mirrorless cameras: the flagship A6600 and the lower-tier A6100.

A6600 is the new flagship of Sony's APS-C format camera. It features a new BIONZ X image processing system, which gives a 1.8x gain in data processing speeds over the A6500. But like A6500, A6600 also features 5-axis in-body image stabilization, a 24.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS image sensor, and super-fast autofocus (AF), which can find the subject in 0.02 seconds.

A6600 uses 425 phase- and 425-contrast-detect points covering 84% of the image area to track fast-moving subjects. Offering the latest Real-time Tracking AF including Real-time Tracking AF, Real-time Eye AF for both humans and animals, and support for all these continuous focus modes during movie shooting.

A6600 has adopted the larger NP-FZ100 Battery Pack found in the most recent a7 and a9 series full-frame cameras. This offers 2.2x the power of its predecessor—good for up to 810 shots per CIPA standards when using the LCD. And it added a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is allowing for monitoring of audio during video recording.

A6100 as an entry-level model, it is surprising how many features of its bigger siblings have been retained. It has a 24.2MP Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor, 425-point system, 0.02 second lock-on times, UHD 4K recording and etc.

Both of these cameras will be released later this year. The A6100 will release in October and the A6600 will release in November. A6100 will cost $750 for the body and A6600 will cost $1,400, in the US.

Sony is also releasing two lightweight E-mount lenses later this year that are compatible with these cameras and its other APS-C cameras: the E 16-55mm (F/2.8) will cost $1,400 when it launches in October. The E 70-355mm with a variable f/4.5-6.3 will follow in November for $1,000.

(Image Source: Sony / BH Photo)