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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A1100 IS and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 10 months prior to the S2000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1100 IS grades against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony S2000

 A1100 IS S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S2000 A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony S2000

 A1100 IS S2000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon A1100 IS and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS and the S2000.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and S2000.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1100 IS to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
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offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Sony S2000
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Sony S2000
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Sony S2000
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $225