Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX500

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1100 IS scores against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS and the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and WX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.