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Sony A100 vs Sony W530

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released July 2006
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A550
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony A100 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A100 and Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A100 was launched 5 years prior to the W530 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A100 grades versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony W530

 A100 W530 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A100

 W530 A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2006Newer by 54 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony W530

 A100 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A100 enjoys 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) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sony A100 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A100 and the W530.

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and W530 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and W530.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W530 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony A100 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony W530
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-07-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 638 gr (1.41 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 476 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM55H NP-BN1
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,000 $269