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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6100 was manufactured 6 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A6100 scores vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony WX300

 A6100 WX300 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2013More recent by 80 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A6100

 WX300 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony WX300

 A6100 WX300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A6100 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A6100 versus the WX300.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and WX300 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A6100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6100
Travel photography with Sony WX300
86
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $748 $330