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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100

Portability
55
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Successor is Canon 5D MIV
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 5D MIII versus Sony S2100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5D MIII grades versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Sony S2100

 5D MIII S2100 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon 5D MIII

 S2100 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Sony S2100

 5D MIII S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII features physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the S2100.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and S2100 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and S2100.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIII provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (22MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIII
Travel photography with Sony S2100
51
environment proof
MP count decent (22MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
73
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (22MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
27
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Sony S2100
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5760 x 3840 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,780 $0