Sony A100 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony A100 and Sony WX5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar but the A100 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The A100 was revealed 4 years before the WX5 and that is quite a sizable gap 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 WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A100 scores against the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A100 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A100 and Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A100 compared to the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and WX5 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and WX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.