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Canon 7D vs Sony S2100

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2009
  • Updated by Canon 7D MII
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 7D vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 7D and Sony S2100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 7D was launched 2 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7D scores against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Sony S2100

 7D S2100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon 7D

 S2100 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Sony S2100

 7D S2100 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D enjoys physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D and the S2100.

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and S2100 is 56 and 93 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and S2100.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 7D will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 shots)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery (800 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
29
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon 7D vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Sony S2100
 Canon EOS 7DSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 7D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-06 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,050 $0