Sony a5100 vs Sony WX500

Below is a in depth review of the Sony a5100 and Sony WX500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The a5100 was launched 8 months prior to the WX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the a5100 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a5100 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony a5100 and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the a5100 and the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5100 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the a5100 and WX500.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The a5100 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony a5100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older a5100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.