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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2100 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS grades against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony S2100

 A2100 IS S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S2100 A2100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony S2100

 A2100 IS S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the S2100.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and S2100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Sony S2100
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Sony S2100
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $220 $0