Lumix
S1R 2019
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
£2499
list price · used from £938 at Wex Photo Video
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S1R vs A6400
Quick take: The S1R has the highest resolution at 47MP; the A6400 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1R — High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography: A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
A6400 — Content Creation & Vlogging: The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
S1R (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
A6400 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1RLumix · 2019 | A6400Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £749Best |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 403g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1R
A6400
Portrait
6.9/10
6.7/10
Street
4.8/10
7.3/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
5.1/10
Documentary
6.0/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
6.9/10
Landscape
7.2/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
7.4/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.8/10
Food
6.7/10
6.1/10
Macro
7.7/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.5/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
6.6/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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