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Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Comparison

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Sony A100

10 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CCD Sensor

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Sony WX80

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Sony cameras cameras with different body types: Sony A100, which was introduced in July 2006 is a Entry-Level DSLR camera with a 10.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Sony WX80, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, A100 is 7 years older than WX80. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A100 and Sony WX80 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2006-07-31
  • 10MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 638g. 133 x 95 x 71 mm
  • Replaced Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Compare

Sony WX80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-08
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 28-224 mm F3.3-8.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 124g. 92 x 52 x 22 mm

Sony A100 was replaced by Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A100 and Sony WX80 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Sensor Pixel Area
37.14µm2 vs 1.76µm2 2010% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.5" 0.2 inches larger display
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.0fps 7 fps faster
Weight
124 g vs 638 g 514 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
2.5" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Sony A100 vs Sony WX80: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony A100 and Sony WX80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A100 has external dimensions of 133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.8″) and weighs 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz) (including batteries). Sony WX80 has external dimensions of 92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87″) and weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A100 and Sony WX80. Sony WX80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 41mm narrower, 43mm shorter and 49mm thinner than Sony A100. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Sony WX80 has a built-in lens but Sony A100 doesn't. Once you put a lens on A100, its thickness will increase significantly.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A100 and Sony WX80 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony WX80 is significantly lighter (514g ) than the Sony A100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on A100, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony WX80's 2.7" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A100's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sony A100 vs Sony WX80: Sensor Comparison

Sony A100 has a 10.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony WX80 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Sony WX80's sensor provides 6MP more than Sony A100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the A100 and WX80 sensor size comparison.

Sony A100 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A100 and Sony WX80 Cameras


As seen above, Sony A100 has a 13.3x Larger sensor area than Sony WX80. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Sony A100 and Sony WX80 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A100 and Sony WX80 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony A100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony WX80 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony A100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony WX80 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Live-view
Large Body
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Sony A100 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony WX80 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
224 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f8.00
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Sony A100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony WX80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
638g
Body Thickness 71mm
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Compact Body
124g
Body Thickness 22mm
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Sony A100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony WX80 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
Read the details
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Sony A100 vs Sony WX80: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony A100 and Sony WX80, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony A100 and Sony WX80 scores compare:

Sony A100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #61 out of 79 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #495 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Sony WX80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #193 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #759 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony A100 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony WX80 in all criteria except one: Portability. Sony WX80 is significantly smaller than Sony A100. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony WX80. Otherwise, Sony A100 is the better camera overall.

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Sony WX80 vs Sony A100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2006-07-31 2013-01-08
Body Type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 372.88mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 28-224 mm (8x)
Max Aperture no lens F3.3-8.0
Macro Focus Range no lens 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder Coverage 95% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.55x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 4.20 m
Max Flash Sync 1/160s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 638g 124g
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm 92 x 52 x 22mm
Battery Life n/a 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 61 not tested
DxO Color Depth 22.0 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 11.2 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 476 not tested
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