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Canon 760D vs Sony A100

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Sony A100

 760D A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2006Newer by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon 760D

 A100 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Sony A100

 760D A100 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography factors
Sony A100 Street photography factors
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 760D
Sports photography with Sony A100
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography advice
Sony A100 Travel photography advice
66
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (440 shots)
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography factors
Sony A100 Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 760D
Vlogging with Sony A100
72
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 760D vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Sony A100
 Canon EOS 760DSony Alpha DSLR-A100
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