Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Revealed August 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed March 2013
- New Model is Sony A6000
Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1H was released 6 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1H matches up vs the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony NEX-6
S1H | NEX-6 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | March 2013 | More recent by 79 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 921k | Sharper display (+1409k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic S1H
NEX-6 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony NEX-6
S1H | NEX-6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H has physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H vs the NEX-6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and NEX-6 is 52 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and NEX-6.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2013-03-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 30 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,330 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1052g (2.32 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at release | $3,998 | $365 |