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Sony A100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A550
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony WX350

 A100 WX350 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A100

 WX350 A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2006Fresher by 91 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony WX350

 A100 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A100
Vlogging with Sony WX350
9
no video recording
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-07-31 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 638g (1.41 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $270