Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs Sony Alpha NEX-5 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
sony
$0
Compact SLR
See Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha NEX-5Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A550Sony Alpha NEX-5
sony
$199.98
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Sony Alpha NEX-5 full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
47
75 out of 160
Sony Alpha NEX-5 wins
Sony Alpha NEX-5
59
95 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 200 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs Sony Alpha NEX-5
Sensor Size
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10
5
5
APS-CAPS-C
Storage Slots
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 6/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 7/10
6
7
6169
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 4/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 4/10
4
4
1014
Low Light Performance
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 1/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 2/10
1
2
ISO 476ISO 796
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 1/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 6/10
1
6
ISO 1600ISO 12800
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 5 points
Dynamic Range
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 8/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 9/10
8
9
11.2 EV12.2 EV
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 8/10
5
8
9 points25 points
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 3 points
Video Capabilities
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 2/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 7/10
2
7
None1920 x 1080
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 5 points
Burst Speed
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10
5
5
37
Battery Life
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 2/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 3/10
2
3
0330
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 5/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 9/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 10/10
9
10
638287
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 1 point
Lens Ecosystem
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 6/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 8/10
6
8
143 lenses284 lenses
Sony Alpha NEX-5 leads by 2 points
Value for Money
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 10/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 10/10
10
10
$0$199.98
Durability
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100: 1/10Sony Alpha NEX-5: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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