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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 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m (at Auto ISO)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
CONNECTIVITY Microphone port: Yes
Summary
The Sony Alpha a6000 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the PowerShot G5 X maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Sony Alpha a6000 has bigger sensor than the PowerShot G5 X: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very important specification of this model because big sensor lets you to make pictures of the higher quality. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the PowerShot G5 X. Such ISO range let you to make good quality pictures in dim light situations. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers more number of white balance presets - 10. This option gives you more control over colour.
The Canon PowerShot G5 X is produced with articulated:articulated LCD that will let you to make photos from any odd perspective. The PowerShot G5 X screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,600 dots of the Sony Alpha a6000 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Canon PowerShot G5 X is produced with a touch screen.
The Sony Alpha a6000 battery life is better than the PowerShot G5 X battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 360 shots with the Alpha a6000 and only 210 with the PowerShot G5 X. The Sony Alpha a6000 weighs 344g which is 9g less than the weight of the Canon PowerShot G5 X.
Considering the above differences the Sony Alpha a6000 will become the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon