Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A100Lumix DC-S1R
      Predecessor ModelKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A580
      MSRP$3699 (body only), $4599 (w/24-105mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel50.44 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel47.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25928000 x 6000
      Other Resolutions3896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash (with custom color temperature adjustments), White balance bracketingPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-shot AF (Wide AF area, Spot AF area, Focus area selection), Direct Manual Focus, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Manual focusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points9225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Lens MountSony ALeica L
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.2"
      Screen Resolution230k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 46.7 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/320 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)      		Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator)Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      DxO Low Light ISO4763525
      DxO Color Depth22.026.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.214.1
      DxO Overall Score61100
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Internal Recording ModesNoH.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/60.00 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited except 30 min for 4K@60/50p
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wire (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Dimensions133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.8")149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82")
      Weight (inc. batteries)638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz)1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)20.4 x 9.4 x 6.8"
      Package Weight7.45 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Battery PackNP-FM55HDMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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