Canon G1 X Mark II vs Sony NEX-6
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and the Sony Alpha NEX-6 are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in February 2014 and September 2012. The G1X Mark II is a fixed lens compact, while the NEX-6 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an 1.5-inch (G1X Mark II) and an APS-C (NEX-6) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 13 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 16 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and the Sony Alpha NEX-6? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon G1 X Mark II and the Sony NEX-6. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony NEX-6 is notably smaller (6 percent) than the Canon G1 X Mark II. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the G1X Mark II nor the NEX-6 are weather-sealed.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the G1X Mark II has a lens built in, whereas the NEX-6 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the NEX-6 and their specifications in the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the G1X Mark II gets 240 shots out of its NB-12L battery, while the NEX-6 can take 360 images on a single charge of its NP-FW50 power pack.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) | Street Price |
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1. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 116 mm | 74 mm | 66 mm | 553 g | 240 | n | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
2. | Sony NEX-6 | 120 mm | 67 mm | 43 mm | 345 g | 360 | n | Sep 2012 | 999 | ||
3. | Canon 760D | 132 mm | 101 mm | 78 mm | 565 g | 440 | n | Feb 2015 | 649 | ||
4. | Canon XC10 | 125 mm | 102 mm | 122 mm | 1040 g | 370 | n | Apr 2015 | 2,499 | ||
5. | Canon SX60 | 128 mm | 93 mm | 114 mm | 650 g | 340 | n | Sep 2014 | 549 | ||
6. | Canon G16 | 109 mm | 76 mm | 40 mm | 356 g | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
7. | Canon S120 | 100 mm | 59 mm | 29 mm | 217 g | 230 | n | Aug 2013 | 449 | ||
8. | Canon G1 X | 117 mm | 81 mm | 65 mm | 534 g | 250 | n | Jan 2012 | 799 | ||
9. | Canon 500D | 129 mm | 98 mm | 62 mm | 520 g | 400 | n | Mar 2009 | 799 | ||
10. | Canon 450D | 129 mm | 98 mm | 62 mm | 524 g | 500 | n | Jan 2008 | 799 | ||
11. | Olympus Stylus 1 | 116 mm | 87 mm | 57 mm | 402 g | 410 | n | Oct 2013 | 699 | ||
12. | Panasonic LX100 | 115 mm | 66 mm | 55 mm | 393 g | 300 | n | Sep 2014 | 899 | ||
13. | Sony A6000 | 120 mm | 67 mm | 45 mm | 344 g | 360 | n | Feb 2014 | 599 | ||
14. | Sony A3000 | 128 mm | 91 mm | 85 mm | 411 g | 470 | n | Aug 2013 | 329 | ||
15. | Sony NEX-3N | 110 mm | 62 mm | 35 mm | 269 g | 480 | n | Feb 2013 | 499 | ||
16. | Sony NEX-F3 | 117 mm | 67 mm | 42 mm | 314 g | 470 | n | May 2012 | 599 | ||
17. | Sony NEX-3 | 117 mm | 62 mm | 33 mm | 297 g | 330 | n | May 2010 | 599 | ||
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The G1X Mark II was launched at a lower price than the NEX-6, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon G1 X Mark II features an 1.5-inch sensor and the Sony NEX-6 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the NEX-6 is 39 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.85 and 1.5. The sensor in the G1X Mark II has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the NEX-6 offers a 3:2 aspect.

With 16MP, the NEX-6 offers a higher resolution than the G1X Mark II (13MP), but the NEX-6 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.78μm versus 4.49μm for the G1X Mark II) due to its larger sensor. However, the G1X Mark II is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 5 months) than the NEX-6, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.
The resolution advantage of the Sony NEX-6 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the NEX-6 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 24.6 x 16.3 inches or 62.4 x 41.5 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 19.6 x 13.1 inches or 49.9 x 33.2 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 16.4 x 10.9 inches or 41.6 x 27.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon G1 X Mark II are 20.8 x 15.6 inches or 52.8 x 39.6 cm for good quality, 16.6 x 12.5 inches or 42.3 x 31.7 cm for very good quality, and 13.9 x 10.4 inches or 35.2 x 26.4 cm for excellent quality prints.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha NEX-6 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the NEX-6 offers substantially better image quality than the G1X Mark II (overall score 20 points higher). The advantage is based on 2.2 bits higher color depth, 2.3 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.8 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports | DXO Overall |
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1. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
2. | Sony NEX-6 | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 23.7 | 13.1 | 1018 | 78 | |
3. | Canon 760D | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 12.0 | 915 | 70 | |
4. | Canon XC10 | 1-inch | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
5. | Canon SX60 | 1/2.3 | 14.2 | 4608 | 3072 | 1080/60p | 19.2 | 10.8 | 127 | 39 | |
6. | Canon G16 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | |
7. | Canon S120 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.9 | 246 | 56 | |
8. | Canon G1 X | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | |
9. | Canon 500D | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | |
10. | Canon 450D | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | none | 21.9 | 10.8 | 692 | 61 | |
11. | Olympus Stylus 1 | 1/1.7 | 11.8 | 3968 | 2976 | 1080/30p | 20.7 | 11.6 | 179 | 51 | |
12. | Panasonic LX100 | Four Thirds | 12.7 | 4112 | 3088 | 4K/30p | 22.3 | 12.5 | 553 | 67 | |
13. | Sony A6000 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 13.1 | 1347 | 82 | |
14. | Sony A3000 | APS-C | 19.8 | 5456 | 3632 | 1080/60i | 23.7 | 12.8 | 1068 | 78 | |
15. | Sony NEX-3N | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 22.8 | 12.5 | 1067 | 74 | |
16. | Sony NEX-F3 | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 22.7 | 12.3 | 1114 | 73 | |
17. | Sony NEX-3 | APS-C | 14.0 | 4592 | 3056 | 720/30p | 22.1 | 12.0 | 830 | 68 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the NEX-6 provides a faster frame rate than the G1X Mark II. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60i, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the NEX-6 has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the G1X Mark II relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the G1X Mark II can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the EVF-DC1. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon G1 X Mark II and Sony NEX-6 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution (000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) | Built-in Flash (yes/no) | Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Canon G1 X Mark II | optional | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 5.2 | Y | Y | |
2. | Sony NEX-6 | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 921 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 10.0 | Y | n | |
3. | Canon 760D | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | |
4. | Canon XC10 | none | n | 3.0 | 1030 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 3.8 | n | Y | |
5. | Canon SX60 | 922 | n | 3.0 | 922 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 6.4 | Y | Y | |
6. | Canon G16 | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | |
7. | Canon S120 | none | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | Y | 1/2000s | 12.1 | Y | Y | |
8. | Canon G1 X | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | Swivel | n | 1/4000s | 1.9 | Y | Y | |
9. | Canon 500D | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.4 | Y | n | |
10. | Canon 450D | optical | n | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.5 | Y | n | |
11. | Olympus Stylus 1 | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 7.0 | Y | Y | |
12. | Panasonic LX100 | 2764 | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 11.0 | n | Y | |
13. | Sony A6000 | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 11.0 | Y | n | |
14. | Sony A3000 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5 | Y | n | |
15. | Sony NEX-3N | optional | n | 3.0 | 460 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 4.0 | Y | n | |
16. | Sony NEX-F3 | optional | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 5.5 | Y | n | |
17. | Sony NEX-3 | optional | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 7.0 | n | n |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The G1X Mark II has a touchscreen, while the NEX-6 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The G1X Mark II has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the NEX-6 does not have a selfie-screen.The Canon G1 X Mark II has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.
The G1X Mark II writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the NEX-6 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-6 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support | NFC Support | Bluetooth Support |
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1. | Canon G1 X Mark II | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
2. | Sony NEX-6 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
3. | Canon 760D | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
4. | Canon XC10 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
5. | Canon SX60 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
6. | Canon G16 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
7. | Canon S120 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
8. | Canon G1 X | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
9. | Canon 500D | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
10. | Canon 450D | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
11. | Olympus Stylus 1 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
12. | Panasonic LX100 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
13. | Sony A6000 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
14. | Sony A3000 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
15. | Sony NEX-3N | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
16. | Sony NEX-F3 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
17. | Sony NEX-3 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - |
Both the G1X Mark II and the NEX-6 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The NEX-6 was replaced by the Sony A6000, while the G1X Mark II was followed by the Canon G1 X Mark III. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Sony websites.
Review summary
So what is the bottom line? Which of the two cameras – the Canon G1 X Mark II or the Sony NEX-6 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

Advantages of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II:
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 921k dots).
- Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
- Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the NEX-6 requires a separate lens.
- Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
- Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
- More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
- More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 1 year and 5 months after the NEX-6).

Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha NEX-6:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (16 vs 13MP), which boosts linear resolution by 13%.
- Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (20 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (2.2 bits more color depth).
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (2.3 EV of extra DR).
- Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.8 stops ISO advantage).
- Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60i versus 1080/30p).
- Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 5.2 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
- Longer lasting: Gets more shots (360 versus 240) out of a single battery charge.
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in September 2012).
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the NEX-6 emerges as the winner of the match-up (11 : 9 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon G1 X Mark II and the Sony NEX-6 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the G1X Mark II and the NEX-6 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews
This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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1. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 3/5 | + | 77/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
2. | Sony NEX-6 | 5/5 | + + | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 999 | ||
3. | Canon 760D | 5/5 | + | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 649 | ||
4. | Canon XC10 | .. | .. | 80/100 | .. | .. | Apr 2015 | 2,499 | ||
5. | Canon SX60 | 3/5 | + + | 75/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 549 | ||
6. | Canon G16 | 4/5 | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
7. | Canon S120 | .. | + + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 449 | ||
8. | Canon G1 X | 5/5 | + | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | 799 | ||
9. | Canon 500D | .. | + + | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2009 | 799 | ||
10. | Canon 450D | .. | + + | + + | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2008 | 799 | ||
11. | Olympus Stylus 1 | .. | + + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2013 | 699 | ||
12. | Panasonic LX100 | 5/5 | + + | 85/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Sep 2014 | 899 | ||
13. | Sony A6000 | 5/5 | + | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2014 | 599 | ||
14. | Sony A3000 | 3/5 | + | .. | 4/5 | 4/5 | Aug 2013 | 329 | ||
15. | Sony NEX-3N | 3/5 | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2013 | 499 | ||
16. | Sony NEX-F3 | 4/5 | .. | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | May 2012 | 599 | ||
17. | Sony NEX-3 | .. | .. | 70/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | May 2010 | 599 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon G1 X Mark II vs Sony NEX-6
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon G1 X Mark II | Sony NEX-6 |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | 24-120mm f/2.0-3.9 | Sony E mount lenses |
Launch Date | February 2014 | September 2012 |
Launch Price | USD 799 | USD 999 |
Sensor Specs | Canon G1 X Mark II | Sony NEX-6 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1.5" Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 18.7 x 14.0 mm | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area | 261.8 mm2 | 365.04 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 23.4 mm | 28.1 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.85x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixels | 16 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels | 4912 x 3264 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.49 μm | 4.78 μm |
Pixel Density | 4.96 MP/cm2 | 4.39 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 1080/60i Video |
ISO Setting | 100 - 12,800 ISO | 100 - 25,600 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 58 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 581 | 1018 |
Screen Specs | Canon G1 X Mark II | Sony NEX-6 |
Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.73x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359k dots | |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 921k dots |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | no Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Canon G1 X Mark II | Sony NEX-6 |
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 5.2 shutter flaps/s | 10 shutter flaps/s |
Time-Lapse Photography | Intervalometer built-in | no Intervalometer |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | MS or SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Connectivity Specs | Canon G1 X Mark II | Sony NEX-6 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | NFC built-in | no NFC |
Body Specs | Canon G1 X Mark II | Sony NEX-6 |
Battery Type | NB-12L | NP-FW50 |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 240 shots per charge | 360 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in) |
120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 1.7 in) |
Camera Weight | 553 g (19.5 oz) | 345 g (12.2 oz) |
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