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Sony A100 vs Sony W620

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A100 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony A100 and Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A100 was announced 6 years earlier than the W620 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A100 grades vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony W620

 A100 W620 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A100

 W620 A100 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2006Newer by 66 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony W620

 A100 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A100 versus the W620.

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and W620 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and W620.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W620 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A100
Portrait photography with Sony W620
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A100
Street photography with Sony W620
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony W620
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (116g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Sony A100 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-07-31 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638 gr (1.41 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,000 $102