Sony A100 vs Sony WX70
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony WX70
A100 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A100
WX70 | A100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2006 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony WX70
A100 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and WX70 is 64 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |