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Sony A7S vs Sony A100

Portability
77
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Sony A7S vs Sony A100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony A7S and Sony A100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very close but the A7S (Full frame) and A100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The A7S was brought out 7 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A7S grades versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony A100

 A7S A100 
RevealedApril 2014July 2006Fresher by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A7S

 A100 A7S 

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony A100

 A7S A100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S and Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A7S against the A100.

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and A100 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and A100.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7S due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7S will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A7S will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
Sony A100 Portrait photography advice
67
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7S
Street photography with Sony A100
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
above average high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S Sports photography features
Sony A100 Sports photography features
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than competitors (489g)
weather proof
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S Landscape photography details
Sony A100 Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S Vlogging info
Sony A100 Vlogging info
34
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than competitors (489g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Sony A7S vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony A100
 Sony Alpha A7SSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-04-06 2006-07-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4240 x 2832 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 409600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 489 gr (1.08 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 61
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 11.2
DXO Low light rating 3702 476
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,998 $1,000