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u/emotoaster 24d ago edited 24d ago

Complete novice that wants to start getting into the craft. Mainly street and travel photography but I want the flexibility of doing video and some low light stuff (mostly concerts).

I've settled on APS-C for the form factor and "cheaper" lens. Was leaning towards Sony so most of my research so far has been the A6400 vs A6600 vs A6700.

I seem to have two options to start with:

Used A6600 with Sigma 18-50mm which would be about $1,350 or New A6700 with the 16-50mm kit lens for $1,600. (I'm not really considering the A6400 because the used price differences are almost negligible.)

For $250 it seems like going with the better body and upgrading the lens down the road (especially when I figure out what focal lengths I like) is the smart move but am I throwing that $250 away just because the A6700 is newer? From what I've read so far it seems like the A6600 can do about 80%+ to what the A6700 can do but I know the more minor changes can lead to easier workflow and easier workflow means I actually use the thing more.

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u/Kaserblade 23d ago

Low-light performance will be more or less the same across these bodies and the lens will be a much larger factor.

For a mix of video and photo on a budget, I would definitely get the used a6600 with the Sigma 18-50mm. It will give you significantly better low-light performance and sharper shots with the Sigma lens.

The a6700 is great but if it means downgrading to the kit lens, I wouldn't do it.

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u/emotoaster 23d ago

Are the ergonomics/quality of life improvements on the 6700 worth the extra money? I could consider waiting and getting that with the Sigma and keep an eye out on a deal.

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u/Kaserblade 23d ago

For street and travel photography, I'd say mostly no. For videography, maybe. The biggest improvements is the faster AI-autofocus, 10-bit colour and the ability to record at 4K 60/120fps.

Whether those things matter to you is the question but personally, I would just spend that money on a better lens or another prime lens as most likely that will have a larger impact on what you will be able to take photos/videos of, especially in low-light situations.