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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (tunnel)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,600
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
Summary
The Alpha a6000 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon PowerShot G1 X highest resolution of 4352 x 3264 pixels (14 megapixels). The Alpha a6000 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Canon PowerShot G1 X. This ISO numbers allow the camera owner to shoot good quality pictures in low light situations. The Alpha a6000 provides more presets of white balance - 10. This specification gives you more control over colour. The Canon PowerShot G1 X offers more powerful 4x digital zoom. The Alpha a6000 provides more number of focus points than the Canon PowerShot G1 X: 179 vs 9. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving subject.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X is equipped with articulated LCD which will allow you to take amazing selfies. The Alpha a6000 display is better as it has more number of screen dots 921,600 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the Canon PowerShot G1 X display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Canon PowerShot G1 X provides better slowest shutter speed - 60 seconds.
The Alpha a6000 battery life is better than the Canon PowerShot G1 X battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 360 shots with the Alpha a6000 and only 250 with the PowerShot G1 X. The Alpha a6000 weighs 344g that is 190g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Canon PowerShot G1 X.
The Alpha a6000 has 10 advantages and the Canon PowerShot G1 X only 5 so the Alpha a6000 is the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon