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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 400
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 40 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 6.5 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
Summary
The Sony Alpha a5100 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the PowerShot G7 X highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Sony Alpha a5100 is equipped with larger sensor than the PowerShot G7 X: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is the most significant difference between these cameras as large sensor allows the camera owner to take pictures of the better quality. The Sony Alpha a5100 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 125-12800 ISO range of the PowerShot G7 X. This ISO numbers let you to take better pictures in dim light conditions. The Sony Alpha a5100 provides more presets of white balance - 10. This option gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a5100 provides more number of focus points than the PowerShot G7 X: 179 vs 31. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when following a moving subject.
The PowerShot G7 X screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 921,600 dots of the Sony Alpha a5100 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Sony Alpha a5100 provides better minimum shutter speed - 40 seconds. The Alpha a5100 has better fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 second.
The Sony Alpha a5100 battery life is better than the PowerShot G7 X battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 400 shots with the Alpha a5100 and only 210 with the PowerShot G7 X. The Alpha a5100 weighs 283g that is 21g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Canon PowerShot G7 X.
The Sony Alpha a5100 has 10 advantages and the PowerShot G7 X only 4 so the Alpha a5100 will become the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon