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Sony A100 vs Sony W610

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony A100
(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  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D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
Sony W610
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony W610

 A100 W610 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A100

 W610 A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2006Newer by 66 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony W610

 A100 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Sony A100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and W610 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Sony A100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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