Sony A100 vs Sony WX9

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony A100 vs Sony WX9, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A100 grades versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A100 features outside measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Sony A100 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A100 and the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and WX9 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX9 will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.