Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony S2100
A2400 IS | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A2400 IS
S2100 | A2400 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony S2100
A2400 IS | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |