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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced 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 A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 2 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS grades vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony S2100

 A2400 IS S2100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S2100 A2400 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony S2100

 A2400 IS S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS versus the S2100.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2400 IS to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Sony S2100
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (190 shots)
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Sony S2100
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 126g (0.28 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 life 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $0