Sony a5100 vs Sony WX300

Below is a extended review of the Sony a5100 vs Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The a5100 was brought out 19 months later than the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the a5100 matches up versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony a5100 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the a5100 and the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the a5100 and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the a5100 and WX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The a5100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony a5100 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger a5100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.