Sony A100 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A100 versus Sony HX5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A100 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A100 was introduced 4 years before the HX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A100 scores versus the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 comes with external 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) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A100 against the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and HX5 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and HX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A100 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.