Canon 760D vs Sony A100
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![Canon EOS 760D front Canon EOS 760D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-760D.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100/Sony-A100-front.jpg)
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Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Earlier Model is Canon 700D
(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
- Announced July 2006
- Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- Newer Model is Sony A550
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Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon 760D versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The 760D was manufactured 8 years after the A100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 760D matches up against the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 760D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 760D Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Sony A100
760D | A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2006 | Newer by 104 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon 760D
A100 | 760D |
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Common features in the Canon 760D and Sony A100
760D | A100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 760D has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 760D versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 760D versus the A100.
![Canon 760D vs Sony A100 size comparison Canon 760D vs Sony A100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-760D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 760D and A100 is 66 and 64 respectively.
![Canon 760D vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison Canon 760D vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-760D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and A100.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 760D to provide extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 760D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon 760D vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison Canon 760D vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-760D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-760D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Specifications
Canon EOS 760D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 760D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Also called as | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2006-07-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 pounds) | 638g (1.41 pounds) |
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 rating | 70 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 915 | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $849 | $1,000 |