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Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Renewed by Sony HX200V
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A100 was introduced 6 years before the HX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A100 scores versus the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony HX100V

 A100 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A100

 HX100V A100 
IntroducedOctober 2011July 2006More modern by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony HX100V

 A100 HX100V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A100 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A100 versus the HX100V.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and HX100V is 64 and 66 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and HX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX100V will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A100
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
52
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography features
Sony HX100V Travel photography features
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A100
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (577g)
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-07-31 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638g (1.41 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,000 $429