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Canon 100D vs Sony A100

Portability
73
Imaging
59
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Later Model is Canon SL2
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A550
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Canon 100D vs Sony A100 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 100D vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 100D was unveiled 7 years after the A100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 100D grades vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A100

 100D A100 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2006Newer by 86 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon 100D

 A100 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A100

 100D A100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 100D and the A100.

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and A100 is 73 and 64 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and A100.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 100D to result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 100D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A100 Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Sony A100
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (407g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography factors
Sony A100 Sports photography factors
58
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography factors
Sony A100 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors in class (407 grams)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (380 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography features
Sony A100 Landscape photography features
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Sony A100
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (407 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 100D vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Sony A100
 Canon EOS 100DSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 61
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.2
DXO Low light score 843 476
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $1,000