On paper, the a6600 should be the APS-C camera to beat, with a top-performing sensor and a range of features that will appeal to a broad swath of photographers. However, Sony has resolutely stuck with a form factor that’s not as comfortable as rival cameras, with a convoluted menu system, and options that don’t always work as you’d expect them to.

Excellent tracking mode (with some limitations); Wide range of compatible lenses; Fantastic battery life;

Awkward controls; Convoluted menu system; Touchscreen control still limited; Single UHS-I card slot; Small preview area on screen

The A6600 has plenty of enticing features, but it's let down by disappointing body design. It's a good choice for those who shoot a lot of sports and action, but there are plenty of rival models that are also up to that job. It’s also just a little too similar to its predecessor to draw too much enthusiasm for the extra outlay.

Great autofocus; Long battery life; Lots of lenses and accessories available;

Slightly awkward body design; Touchscreen not fully integrated; Single UHS-I card slot;

After years of steady development of its full-frame mirrorless system, Sony has set its sights on updates to its more compact and affordable APS-C line. It started things off with the a6400, and followed up with a model below it, the a6100 ($749.99, body only), and one above it, the a6600 ($1,399.99, body only), which is the subject of this review. The three models share the same image sensor and basic feature set, but the a6600 sets itself apart with in-body stabilization, a high-capacity battery, and an overall sturdier build. It's a strong camera, with class-leading autofocus performance, but falls a bit shy of being an Editors' Choice. Sony's Flagship APS-C Sony describes the a6600 as its flagship APS-C model. It has a fittingly high-quality build, packing internals in a magnesium alloy body with seals to protect from dust and splashes. The form factor hasn't changed much versus the earlier a6500, though the new model enjoys a better, deeper handgrip. The a6600 measures 2....

Sony brings its class-leading autofocus tech and big Z battery to its a6600 APS-C camera, but we wish there were improvements in other areas too.

Real-Time Tracking focus system; Big battery; Improved handgrip; Integrated EVF; Stabilized image sensor; Dust and splash protection; 4K recording

Single, slower UHS-I card slot; No focus joystick or front dial; Drops in-camera flash

There’s a lot of great features in this all-round model from Sony. It’s packed with fantastic technology which enables you to capture subjects in a variety of different scenarios. However, the body design lacks imagination and can even be frustrating to use at times.

Fantastic autofocusing, Superior battery life, Good Sony ecosystem boasting lots of lenses and accessories

Body design could be better, Limited touchscreen functionality, Sensor smaller than full-frame

As Sony's flagship APS-C mirrorless camera, it seems a shame that the camera doesn't offer CINE-4K video (others in this price range do), or 4K at 60fps, and it's also a shame that the USB connection hasn't been updated to USB Type-C.

Great image quality, Fast focus system - with eye detection, In-body image stabilisation, Headphone socket added, Greatly improved battery life, Wide range of E-mount lenses

MicroUSB, not USB Type-C, 16:9 aspect ratio screen - small viewing experience for stills, 3inch screen is also low-resolution, NTSC / PAL switch to change frame rates, Limited touch-screen operation, Complicated, long-winded menus

At times the Sony A6600 is frustrating, a couple of changes to the control arrangement could improve its handling enormously, but it’s capable of delivering excellent-quality images and video. It has an extensive feature set and decisive, accurate focusing in both stills and video shooting.

Very good image and video quality, Fast, accurate AF system, Excellent battery life (800+ shots)

Poorly positioned video record button, Little use made of the touch control on the tilting rather than vari-angle screen, Single SD card slot

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less