Sony a6600 vs Canon EOS Kiss X10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6600 and Canon EOS Kiss X10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a6600 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss X10 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sony a6600 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X10 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 Kiss X10 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.

** 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 Kiss X10 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Sony a6600 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X10. Sony a6600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Kiss X10 has 100 to 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 Kiss X10

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 Kiss X10 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

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 Kiss X10 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 12% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X10 and its 449 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Sony a6600 vs Canon EOS Kiss X10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6600 and Canon EOS Kiss X10, 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 Kiss X10
Name	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
Manufacturer	Sony	Canon
Release Date and Price	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
Release Year	2019	2019
Release Date	2019-08-28	2019-08-10
MSRP	1399 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
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 8
Image	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
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 Kiss X10
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 Kiss X10
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 Kiss X10
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	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
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 Kiss X10
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
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 + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone)	Yes (via wired or wireless remote or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a6600	Canon EOS Kiss X10
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	810 shots	1070 shots
Width	120 mm	122 mm
Height	67 mm	93 mm
Depth	69 mm	70 mm
Weight	503 gram	449 gram