Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 II 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
- Introduced July 2006
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Replacement is Sony A550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Previous Model is Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony A100 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A100 was unveiled 8 years before the RX100 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A100 matches up versus the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony RX100 II
A100 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A100
RX100 II | A100 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2006 | Newer by 84 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony RX100 II
A100 | RX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 provides outer 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) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Sony A100 and Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 and the RX100 II.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and RX100 II is 64 and 89 respectively.
Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and RX100 II.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 II will provide greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2006-07-31 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 638 gr (1.41 lbs) | 281 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 476 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM55H | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,000 | $598 |