Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S2100
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Announced January 2010
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A3100 IS versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A3100 IS was launched within a month of the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3100 IS grades versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Sony S2100
| A3100 IS | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A3100 IS
| S2100 | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Sony S2100
| A3100 IS | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3100 IS versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS versus the S2100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and S2100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 ID | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $159 | $0 |
