Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6100 was unveiled 9 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A6100 grades against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony WX5
A6100 | WX5 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | July 2010 | Fresher by 112 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A6100
WX5 | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony WX5
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 enjoys 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 WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A6100 versus the WX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and WX5 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and WX5.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6100 will result in extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A6100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 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 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $748 | $250 |