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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A6100 and Sony WX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6100 was introduced 8 years after the WX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A6100 matches up versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony WX10

 A6100 WX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2011Newer by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A6100

 WX10 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony WX10

 A6100 WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A6100 compared to the WX10.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and WX10 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6100 will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A6100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6100
Street photography with Sony WX10
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
75
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6100
Travel photography with Sony WX10
86
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
lack of image stabilization
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $748 $200