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Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony S2100

 A2300 S2100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A2300

 S2100 A2300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony S2100

 A2300 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Sony S2100
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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