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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Alpha NEX-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-6 ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-6Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberNEX-6S1H
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dc-s1h
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120151
Width (mm)43110
Height (mm)67114
Weight (g)4691,164
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony A6000-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor APS HD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.124.2
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)366.6847.28
Sensor width (mm)23.535.6
Sensor height (mm)15.623.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.785.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score78-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,018-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 10656 x 8000(85.2 mp 4:3)
  • 12000 x 6736(80.8 mp 16:9)
  • 12000 x 8000(96.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2016 x 2016(4.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2688 x 2016(5.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2848 x 2848(8.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3792 x 2848(10.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8000 x 8000(64.0 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • hlg photo
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.79
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3328x2496
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 5376x3584
  • 5888x3312
  • 5952x3968
Movie max framerate (fps)60180
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit*, 96kHz/24-bit*)); MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony EL Mount
LensSony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.13-
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)40-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible SpotContrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopter5,760k-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +2.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.090.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6002,330,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100-25600Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp. (2500-9900k)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • awb
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (4)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set (4)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night SceneFilters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear-sync.
  • red-eye reduction on/off
  • slow sync.
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionGN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti-Interface (Mi) ShoeHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rmt-dslr2 ir wireless
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-interface (mi) shoe
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi (type a)
  • tc in/out
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen1)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.61-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.64-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.79
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.89
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.89
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270380
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary 7.4V, 3050mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter ver. 4
  • playmemories home
-
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe-



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