Sony A100 vs Sony W610
64 Imaging
48 Features
38 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Sony A100 vs Sony W610 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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Updated by Sony A550
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A100 and Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A100 was launched 6 years prior to the W610 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A100 scores against the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony W610
A100 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A100
W610 | A100 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2006 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony W610
A100 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 enjoys exterior measurements 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A100 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A100 versus the W610.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and W610 is 64 and 97 respectively.
Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and W610.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W610 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2006-07-31 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment 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 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM55H | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $200 |