Sony a5100 vs Sony T110

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony a5100 versus Sony T110, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and T110 (16MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The a5100 was unveiled 3 years after the T110 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the a5100 scores vs the T110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The full galleries are viewable at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a5100 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony T110 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony a5100 versus Sony T110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the a5100 and the T110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the a5100 and T110 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a5100 and T110.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The a5100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony a5100 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern a5100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.