Sony a5100 vs Sony WX70

On this page, we are looking at the Sony a5100 versus Sony WX70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The a5100 was unveiled 2 years after the WX70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the a5100 matches up versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony a5100 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony a5100 versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the a5100 vs the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The a5100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger a5100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.