Sony A6100 vs Sony WX150

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A6100 versus Sony WX150, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A6100 was launched 7 years after the WX150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A6100 matches up versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 has 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) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6100 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A6100 and the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and WX150 is 81 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A6100 and WX150.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A6100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.