Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100
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Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A2300 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2300 was unveiled 2 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2300 scores against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony S2100
A2300 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A2300
S2100 | A2300 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony S2100
A2300 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).
Check out the Canon A2300 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 vs the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S2100.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2300 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A2300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $139 | $0 |