Sony A6100 vs Sony WX1

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A6100 and Sony WX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The A6100 was revealed 10 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A6100 matches up against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6100 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A6100 compared to the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and WX1 is 81 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6100 and WX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6100 will render greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A6100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.