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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 2 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony S930

 A2100 IS S930 
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S930 A2100 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony S930

 A2100 IS S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS against the S930.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S930.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2100 IS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Sony S930
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $219