Sony A100 vs Sony WX300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A100 versus Sony WX300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The A100 was brought out 7 years before the WX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the A100 matches up vs the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony A100 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A100 vs the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and WX300 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and WX300.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX300 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.