Updated: Sony a6600 sample gallery

Eh, are IBIS and a battery worth a $500 premium? At $1,400 you've passed an X-H1 and are almost to an A7III. Both are more robust options with better IBIS, plentiful physical controls, a larger and more detailed EVF, a joystick, two SD cards, UHS-II cards, etc.

Now there are some things the A6600 brings to the table that the X-H1 or A7III don't have, but it really strains credibility to say IBIS = flagship = $1,400. The A6600 would make a lot more sense with more features and better handling.

The real-time tracking AF from the A6400 did not make it to the A7III or A7IIIR, only the A9. The A9 has a newer processor.

Amazon will flag you eventually in their systems for returns like that.

The return policy is not there for you to "rent cameras and use them right up until the end of the return window"

That's what a rental store is for.

That would be a huge step backwards.

@Thematic 99.9% of the things I buy from Amazon I keep. I don't have a lot of experience with the return process but when it ask me about the reason I am returning it I, they have an option for "No Longer Needed". Isn't that the correct reason I should select? I am not trying to defraud them and I don't mind paying a restocking fee. I think I will call them and find out exactly what the policy is regarding buying something, trying it out, then discovering the item is not for you & want to return it. If someone could send a link to an official document I would appreciate it.. I have some other big purchases I plan on making soon (a 77" OLED TV) and want to make sure I fully understand the policy going forward. I always assumed that if I bought something from amazon and wasn't satisfied with it within the return period I could always return it.. I've been a prime member since 2005 & have spent $$,$$$ with them, would hate to get kicked off the platform or have my account dinged.

@rete01976, You feel going from the X-T3 to the A6600 would be a huge step backwards? You mind going into greater detail? Thanks.

So I just got off the chat with Amazon Cust Service agent Robin Jhon. I asked "If I buy a camera that is shipped and sold by Amazon, try the camera out, then decide I would like to return it. Is that ok". Robin Jhon replied "Yes, as long as it is returned with in 30 days". I then replied and said "Are you sure, even if I use the camera?". Robin Jhon replied "Yes that is not a problem as long as it is with in the 30 days"...

So according to them this is ok to buy, then try, then return if you are not 100% satisfied. Where did you see that this is not ok? I would like to bring any conflicting info they have published to there attention.

if AF is the only thing, the XT3 is still the better deal...

You are making a big mistake. Xt3 is way better than Sony in both colors and image quality. Don't get fooled by Autofocus superiority. In the end we look at images and not how fast AF works. Fuji has wonderful lenses too.

Xt3 is a better camera overall but see if you are OK with ergonomy.
In fact, I'd still go with XH1. It is a phenomenal camera with Ibis, good ergonomy, good AF, excellent shutter sound (which is important for me), beautiful video...

Since you're talking about headphone I figure you're talking about video right?

I figure for video image quality the 10-bit and 400Mbps should deliver far better quality than the sony. Plus the sensor delivers more details / resolution in video I think. So if you'd compare image quality for video like you would compare image quality for pictures the X-T3 should be far superior. Plus the fuji aps-c lenses are better and you can get 60 fps.
The downside being only 10min recording time and no flip up screen.

I can't bring myself to spend that much on either of them though. The Sony A7R II is an alternative, or a hypothetical future A7 IV with 60 fps and 10-bit video.

Don’t you feel using the camera for shoots for 3 more weeks is a bit abusing the system? I did plenty of amazon returns, but usually I knew right away if I’d want to keep something or not. At the end either camera matters less than your skills and vision

I appreciate all the feedback, please keep it coming! This is really helping me & probably will help others in trying to make the decision between these 2 cameras.

@stefpix, I don't feel I am abusing the policy since I spoke with cust service & they said that this was completely ok for me to do.

I have been a Canon shooter for the last 13 years. Switching systems is a major life decision. Similar to getting married, or buying a mattress (I went 100% Latex with a power base, 1 of the best decisions of my life). These types of life desicions take time to fully understand what you are getting yourself into. I really appreciate Amazons policy.

Remember that amazon is a soulless corporate robot that treats it's employees terribly and pays zero taxes and concentrates economic power in shareholders that abuse that power for purposes contrary to democratic society.

So please everybody abuse the amazon return policy. It's the least we can do ;)

But I do agree that it's an unfair thing to do to smaller online vendors.

BTW on the subject of beds, get a longer than usual blanket (2.2m or 7'2"). One of the best things you can buy!

@DejayRezme you do know that everyone here on this forum benefits from Amazon.com.. You may already know that dpreview.com has been owned by Amazon since May 2007. https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1690663587/amazonacquiresdpreview

If you are going to disrespect Mom & Dad, move out their house first!

Just giving you a hard time, LOL...

Regarding the longer than usual blanket, I will look into that and mention that to my wife! Thanks

@DejayRezme how is it abusing their return policy when their return policy literally says you can return it in 30 days, even if you use it? Whats being abused when youre literally allowed to do that?

@CriticalThinker: I mean "abuse" as a term of endearment. When you technically follow the rules but get away with something that is totally against the spirit of the rule. Either for your own gain or just for malicious compliance. Like for example:

"Dude, we abused the heck out of the tax law this year, we paid zero taxes even though we made billions in profit!" ~ Jeff Bezos, presumably

If they legally dont need to pay any taxes, then how is that abusing anything?

It's not abuse to return to amazon. I have tired and returned dozens of cameras and my account has never been flagged or anything. Amazon understands that you can't physically touch certain items so you have to try them in person. The flagging is a myth created by the internet.