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Sony A100 vs Sony WX80

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony WX80

 A100 WX80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A100

 WX80 A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2006More modern by 78 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony WX80

 A100 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A100
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-07-31 2013-01-08
Body design 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 638 grams (1.41 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $276