Sony A7 vs Sony a5100

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A7 vs Sony a5100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is pretty similar but the A7 (Full frame) and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7 was announced 6 months prior to the a5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7 scores versus the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 and the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and a5100 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and a5100.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A7 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier.