Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony S930
A2100 IS | S930 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |