Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Overview
First introduced in July, 2006,
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 is a 10 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.6 x 15.8 mm) sized CCD sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Konica Minolta 5D
with Alpha DSLR-A100. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A100 with Konica Minolta 5D
Sony
replaced Alpha DSLR-A100 with
Sony A580.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A100 with Sony A580
Sony A100 comes with a 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.4 mm (1.11").
- Full Frame
- Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Sensor resolution of Sony A100 ~ 3860 x 2590 pixels.
Sony A100 has Crop Factor: 1.52
The sensor has a surface area of 372.9 mm².
There are approximate 9,997,400 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Sony A100
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 with competitors in entry-level dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
±2 AE Bracketing Range |
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
Optical Viewfinder |
3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
9 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No AF Face Detection |
Low Max Native ISO: 1600 |
Low Screen Resolution: 230k dots |
Weight: 638g |
No Articulating Screen |
No Full HD Video |
No Environmental Sealing |
Small LCD Screen: 2" |
Slow Continuous Shooting: 230 fps |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 has an Overall Score of 51/100
and ranked #141 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #483
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony A100
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 weighs 638g and has external dimensions
of 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.8"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level DSLR cameras is 538g,
Sony A100
is 100 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Dimensions |
Alpha DSLR-A100 |
|
Sony A200
|
572 g
|
638 g
|
131 x 99 x 71 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A58
|
492 g
|
638 g
|
129 x 95 x 78 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
|
Konica Minolta 5D
|
670 g
|
638 g
|
131 x 93 x 67 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A580
|
599 g
|
638 g
|
137 x 104 x 84 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A230
|
490 g
|
638 g
|
128 x 97 x 68 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
|
Sony A700
|
768 g
|
638 g
|
142 x 105 x 80 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
|
Nikon D3200
|
505 g
|
638 g
|
125 x 96 x 77 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
|
Konica Minolta 7D
|
845 g
|
638 g
|
150 x 106 x 78 mm
|
133 x 95 x 71 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Announced |
July, 2006 |
Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
143 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
2" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.55 |
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 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CCD |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
Sensor Area |
372.9 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
3872 x 2592 |
Max Native ISO |
1600 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
None |
Video Formats |
|
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
0 shots |
Battery Type |
|
Battery Model |
NP-FM55H |
Physical |
Weight |
638 g |
Physical Dimensions |
133 x 95 x 71 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|