Lumix S1Rvs A6600
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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VS
Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
Lumix S1R (2019)
- 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
A6600 (2019)
- Sony APS-C shooters who need IBIS — the only A6000-series body to offer it
- Hybrid photographers who want the best of stills and video from a compact E-mount body
- A6400 or A6100 owners who want IBIS and a headphone jack for video work
- Travel photographers who need compact full-featured weather-sealed performance
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a6600 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 898g body only | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| 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" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — |
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