Sony A100 vs Sony A6400

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A100 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A100 was manufactured 13 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A100 matches up versus the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 versus the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and A6400 is 64 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and A6400.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A6400 to give you extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.