Canon 1100D vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 1100D versus Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1100D (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1100D was released 10 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1100D matches up against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1100D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D has physical dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1100D versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1100D compared to the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and WX5 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and WX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1100D features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more recent 1100D provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.