Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony A6100 and Sony WX220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6100 was launched 5 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A6100 matches up vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony WX220
A6100 | WX220 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | February 2014 | More recent by 68 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A6100
WX220 | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony WX220
A6100 | WX220 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 has external dimensions 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 WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Sony A6100 and Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A6100 and the WX220.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and WX220 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and WX220.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A6100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
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 | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 210 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $748 | $198 |