Sony A100 vs Sony WX350

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A100 versus Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A100 was brought out 8 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A100 scores versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 offers exterior dimensions 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A100 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A100 vs the WX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and WX350 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and WX350.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX350 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.