Sony a5100 vs Sony WX150

Here, we are matching up the Sony a5100 versus Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The a5100 was released 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the a5100 matches up versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a5100 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Sony a5100 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the a5100 compared to the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5100 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5100 and WX150.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The a5100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony a5100 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer a5100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.