Sony A100 vs Sony WX80

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A100 versus Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A100 was brought out 7 years prior to the WX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A100 scores vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 comes with external measurements 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony A100 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A100 and the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and WX80 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and WX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX80 will show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.