Canon 750D vs Sony A100
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Canon 750D vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2006
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Later Model is Sony A550

Canon 750D vs Sony A100 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon 750D vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 750D was released 8 years after the A100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 750D scores versus the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 750D vs Sony A100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 750d and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 750D Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A100
750D | A100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2006 | Newer by 104 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon 750D
A100 | 750D |
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Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A100
750D | A100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Canon 750D vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 750D features outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
See the Canon 750D vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 750D and the A100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and A100 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 750D and A100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 750D to offer more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 750D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon 750D vs Sony A100 Specifications
Canon EOS 750d | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 750d | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Also called | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2006-07-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555 grams (1.22 pounds) | 638 grams (1.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 919 | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $749 | $1,000 |