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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 Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via Multi Interface Shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 40 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
Summary
The Sony Alpha a6000 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon PowerShot G7 X maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Sony Alpha a6000 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Canon PowerShot G7 X: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is very significant difference between these models as big sensor lets you to produce pictures of the more professional quality. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the Canon PowerShot G7 X. This ISO range allow the photographer to produce better pictures in dim light conditions. The Sony Alpha a6000 provides more number of white balance presets - 10. It gives you more control over colour. The PowerShot G7 X has more powerful 4x digital zoom. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Canon PowerShot G7 X: 179 vs 31. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving subject.
The Canon 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 a6000 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Sony Alpha a6000 provides better lowest shutter speed - 40 seconds. The Sony Alpha a6000 has better maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 second.
The Sony Alpha a6000 supports external flash. It provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light or in bright light conditions where the photographer needs to fill-flash. The Sony Alpha a6000 battery life is better than the Canon PowerShot G7 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 G7 X. The PowerShot G7 X weighs 304g which is 40g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Sony Alpha a6000.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the Alpha a6000 will be the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon