Canon 100D vs Sony A5100
The Canon EOS 100D (called Canon SL1 in some regions) and the Sony Alpha A5100 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in March 2013 and August 2014. The 100D is a DSLR, while the A5100 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 17.9 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 24 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
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Canon 100D | Sony A5100 | |
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Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Sony E mount lenses | |
17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | 24 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
1080/30p Video | 1080/60p Video | |
ISO 100-12800 (100-25600) | ISO 100-25600 | |
Optical viewfinder | No viewfinder, LCD framing | |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | 3.0" LCD, 922k dots | |
Fixed touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
4.9 shutter flaps per second | 6 shutter flaps per second | |
380 shots per battery charge | 400 shots per battery charge | |
117 x 91 x 69 mm, 407 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm, 283 g |
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 100D and the Sony Alpha A5100? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
The physical size and weight of the Canon 100D and the Sony A5100 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Both cameras are available in two different colors (black, white).



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A5100 is considerably smaller (35 percent) than the Canon 100D. Moreover, the A5100 is markedly lighter (30 percent) than the 100D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 100D nor the A5100 are weather-sealed.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras, which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (100D) and the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog (A5100). Mirrorless cameras, such as the A5100, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.
Concerning battery life, the 100D gets 380 shots out of its LP-E12 battery, while the A5100 can take 400 images on a single charge of its NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the A5100 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to select your camera combination among a larger number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | 117 mm | 91 mm | 69 mm | 407 g | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Sony A5100« | 110 mm | 63 mm | 36 mm | 283 g | 400 | n | Aug 2014 | 549 | Sony A5100 | |||
Canon 4000D« » | 129 mm | 102 mm | 77 mm | 436 g | 500 | n | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 200D« » | 122 mm | 93 mm | 70 mm | 453 g | 650 | n | Jun 2017 | 549 | - | Canon 200D | ||
Canon 7D II« » | 149 mm | 112 mm | 78 mm | 910 g | 670 | Y | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | 130 mm | 100 mm | 78 mm | 480 g | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 700D« » | 133 mm | 100 mm | 79 mm | 580 g | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G16« » | 109 mm | 76 mm | 40 mm | 356 g | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 650D« » | 133 mm | 100 mm | 79 mm | 575 g | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon M« » | 109 mm | 66 mm | 32 mm | 298 g | 230 | n | Jul 2012 | 599 | - | Canon M | ||
Canon 600D« » | 133 mm | 100 mm | 80 mm | 570 g | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Panasonic G6« » | 122 mm | 85 mm | 71 mm | 390 g | 340 | n | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 | ||
Sony RX100 IV« » | 102 mm | 58 mm | 41 mm | 298 g | 280 | n | Jun 2015 | 999 | - | Sony RX100 IV | ||
Sony A5000« » | 110 mm | 63 mm | 36 mm | 269 g | 420 | n | Jan 2014 | 449 | - | Sony A5000 | ||
Sony A6000« » | 120 mm | 67 mm | 45 mm | 344 g | 360 | n | Feb 2014 | 599 | - | Sony A6000 | ||
Sony NEX-3N« » | 110 mm | 62 mm | 35 mm | 269 g | 480 | n | Feb 2013 | 499 | - | Sony NEX-3N | ||
Sony RX100« » | 102 mm | 58 mm | 36 mm | 240 g | 330 | n | Jun 2012 | 649 | - | Sony RX100 | ||
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. |
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The two cameras under review were launched at the same price and fall into the same market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the A5100 is 11 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (100D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
In terms of underlying technology, both cameras are build around CMOS sensors.

With 24MP, the A5100 offers a higher resolution than the 100D (17.9MP), but the A5100 has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 4.31μm for the 100D). Yet, the A5100 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 4 months) than the 100D, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.
The resolution advantage of the Sony A5100 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the A5100 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inch or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inch or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inch or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 100D are 25.9 x 17.3 inch or 65.8 x 43.9 cm for good quality, 20.7 x 13.8 inch or 52.7 x 35.1 cm for very good quality, and 17.3 x 11.5 inch or 43.9 x 29.3 cm for excellent quality prints.
The Canon EOS 100D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A5100 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the A5100 offers substantially better image quality than the 100D (overall score 17 points higher). The advantage is based on 2 bits higher color depth, 1.4 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.7 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | Canon 100D | |
Sony A5100« | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.8 | 12.7 | 1347 | 80 | Sony A5100 | |
Canon 4000D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.4 | 695 | 63 | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.4 | 1041 | 79 | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 11.8 | 1082 | 70 | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.2 | 827 | 65 | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | Canon 600D | |
Panasonic G6« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.5 | 639 | 61 | Panasonic G6 | |
Sony RX100 IV« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.6 | 591 | 70 | Sony RX100 IV | |
Sony A5000« » | APS-C | 19.8 | 5456 | 3632 | 1080/60i | 23.8 | 13.0 | 1089 | 79 | Sony A5000 | |
Sony A6000« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 13.1 | 1347 | 82 | Sony A6000 | |
Sony NEX-3N« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 22.8 | 12.5 | 1067 | 74 | Sony NEX-3N | |
Sony RX100« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.6 | 12.4 | 390 | 66 | Sony RX100 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the A5100 provides a faster frame rate than the 100D. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the 100D has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the A5100 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 100D and Sony A5100 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 4.9 | Y | n | Canon 100D | |
Sony A5100« | - | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 6.0 | Y | n | Sony A5100 | |
Canon 4000D« » | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 4.3 | n | n | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 600D | |
Panasonic G6« » | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1036 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 7.0 | Y | n | Panasonic G6 | |
Sony RX100 IV« » | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 1228 | tilting | n | 1/2000s | 16.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX100 IV | |
Sony A5000« » | - | n | 3.0 | 461 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 3.5 | Y | n | Sony A5000 | |
Sony A6000« » | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 11.0 | Y | n | Sony A6000 | |
Sony NEX-3N« » | - | n | 3.0 | 460 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 4.0 | Y | n | Sony NEX-3N | |
Sony RX100« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1229 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX100 |
The 100D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A5100 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 100D and Sony Alpha A5100 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 100D | |
Sony A5100« | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony A5100 | |
Canon 4000D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 600D | |
Panasonic G6« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic G6 | |
Sony RX100 IV« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX100 IV | |
Sony A5000« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony A5000 | |
Sony A6000« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony A6000 | |
Sony NEX-3N« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | Sony NEX-3N | |
Sony RX100« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | Sony RX100 |
It is notable that the 100D has a hotshoe, while the A5100 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.
The A5100 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Sony. In contrast, the 100D has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 100D was succeeded by the Canon 200D. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Sony websites.
Review summary
So what is the bottom line? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 100D or the Sony A5100 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Advantages of the Canon EOS 100D:
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 922k dots).
- Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in March 2013).

Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha A5100:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 17.9MP), which boosts linear resolution by 16%.
- Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (17 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (2 bits more color depth).
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.4 EV of extra DR).
- Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.7 stops ISO advantage).
- Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (6 vs 4.9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More compact: Is smaller (110x63mm vs 117x91mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 124g or 30 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
- More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
- More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year and 4 months) more recently.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the A5100 is the clear winner of the contest (15 : 5 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional sports photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a street photog, and a person interested in family portraits has distinct needs from a landscape shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 100D and the Sony A5100 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 100D or the A5100. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.
Expert reviews
This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | + | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Sony A5100« | + | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Aug 2014 | 549 | Sony A5100 | |||
Canon 4000D« » | o | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 200D« » | + + | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2017 | 549 | - | Canon 200D | ||
Canon 7D II« » | + | 84/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | + | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 700D« » | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G16« » | + | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 650D« » | + + | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon M« » | + | - | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | Jul 2012 | 599 | - | Canon M | ||
Canon 600D« » | o | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Panasonic G6« » | + + | - | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 | ||
Sony RX100 IV« » | + + | 85/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2015 | 999 | - | Sony RX100 IV | ||
Sony A5000« » | + | - | 4.5/5 | o | 4.5/5 | Jan 2014 | 449 | - | Sony A5000 | ||
Sony A6000« » | + | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2014 | 599 | - | Sony A6000 | ||
Sony NEX-3N« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2013 | 499 | - | Sony NEX-3N | ||
Sony RX100« » | + + | 78/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jun 2012 | 649 | - | Sony RX100 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (-) not available. |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Canon 100D vs Sony A5100
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon 100D | Sony A5100 |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Sony E mount lenses |
Launch Date | March 2013 | August 2014 |
Launch Price | USD 549 | USD 549 |
Sensor Specs | Canon 100D | Sony A5100 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area | 332.27 mm2 | 366.6 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.8 mm | 28.2 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 17.9 Megapixels | 24 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.31 μm | 3.91 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.39 MP/cm2 | 6.55 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 1080/60p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | no Enhancement |
Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | BIONZ X |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 63 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.8 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.3 | 12.7 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 843 | 1347 |
Screen Specs | Canon 100D | Sony A5100 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | No viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.54x | |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 922k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Canon 100D | Sony A5100 |
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | On-Sensor Phase-detect |
Manual Focusing Aid | No Peaking Feature | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/4000/s | 1/4000/s |
Continuous Shooting | 4.9 shutter flaps/s | 6 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | MS or SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Connectivity Specs | Canon 100D | Sony A5100 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | no Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | no MIC socket |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | no NFC | NFC built-in |
Body Specs | Canon 100D | Sony A5100 |
Battery Type | LP-E12 | NP-FW50 |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 shots per charge | 400 shots per charge |
In-Camera Charging | no USB charging | USB charging |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 in) |
110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in) |
Camera Weight | 407 g (14.4 oz) | 283 g (10.0 oz) |
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