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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
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 6.80 m
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes (Capacitive)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
Summary
The Alpha a6000 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II highest resolution of 4160 x 3120 pixels (13 megapixels). The Alpha a6000 has larger sensor than the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm). This is the most significant difference between these models because large sensor lets the camera owner to capture photos of the better quality. The Alpha a6000 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. Such ISO numbers let you to capture good quality photos in more difficult situations. The Alpha a6000 offers more presets of white balance - 10. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers more powerful 4X digital zoom. The Alpha a6000 offers more number of focus points than the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 179 vs 31. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving subject.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6000 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is equipped with a touch screen. The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II provides better minimum (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Alpha a6000 battery life is better in compare to the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to produce 360 photos with the Alpha a6000 and only 240 with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The Sony Alpha a6000 weighs 344g which is 209g lighter than the weight of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Alpha a6000 becomes the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon