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Sony A100 vs Sony WX1

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A550
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony A100 and Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A100 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A100 was unveiled 4 years before the WX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A100 matches up vs the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony WX1

 A100 WX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A100

 WX1 A100 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2006More recent by 36 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony WX1

 A100 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A100 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A100 against the WX1.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and WX1 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and WX1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A100 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony WX1
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging features
Sony WX1 Vlogging features
9
no video
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony WX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-07-31 2009-08-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638 gr (1.41 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-FM55H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,000 $149