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Sony A100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2006
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Successor is Sony A550
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony A100 vs Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A100 was introduced 6 years before the WX70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A100 grades vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony WX70

 A100 WX70 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A100

 WX70 A100 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2006More recent by 66 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony WX70

 A100 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A100 offers 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A100 against the WX70.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and WX70 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and WX70.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX70 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (114g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A100
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony WX70
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-07-31 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 638 grams (1.41 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM55H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,000 $242