Sony A100 vs Sony HX5
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2006
- Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- Newer Model is Sony A550
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Sony A100 vs Sony HX5 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A100 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony HX5
A100 | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A100
HX5 | A100 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | July 2006 | More modern by 47 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony HX5
A100 | HX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Sony A100 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sony A100 versus Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony A100 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony A100 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2006-07-31 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 638 grams (1.41 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $275 |