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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,600
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2X)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 9.00 m
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,350,000
Summary
The Sony Alpha a6000 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the X100S highest resolution of 4896 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The X100S is produced with larger sensor compared to the Sony Alpha a6000: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras because large sensor allows you to shoot pictures of the more professional quality. The Sony Alpha a6000 provides more presets of white balance - 10. This specification gives you more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a6000 has better 2X digital zoom. The Sony Alpha a6000 provides more number of focus points than the X100S: 179 vs 49. More focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Sony Alpha a6000 is equipped with tilting display which will allow you to take great selfies. The Sony Alpha a6000 screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 921,600 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the X100S display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The Sony Alpha a6000 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the camera owner to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a computer. The Sony Alpha a6000 battery life is better than the X100S battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 360 shots with the Alpha a6000 and only 330 with the X100S. The Sony Alpha a6000 weighs 344g that is 101g less in comparison with the weight of the X100S.
The Alpha a6000 has 12 advantages and the X100S only 4 so the Alpha a6000 is the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon