Canon EOS 6D vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 6DCyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 6D Mark II
      MSRPBody: $2,099.00/£1,799; with 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $2899/£2,519$449/€520
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.6 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 4804896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenEg-A II provided. Interchangeable with Eg-D and Eg-S. Incompatible with Eg-A.
      Optics Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Lens MountCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.25 - 118 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage97%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution638k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range5.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      DxO Low Light ISO2340
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      Video FormatsH.264AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6
      Environmental Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Dimensions145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.3 x 5.9"6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight3.5 lb0.905 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Battery PackLP-E6NP-BX1
      Battery Life1090 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
      Other Canon EOS 6D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy front and rear body covers. Polycarbonate top cover
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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