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Canon A495 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A495 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced very close to the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A495 grades versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Sony S2100

 A495 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A495

 S2100 A495 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Sony S2100

 A495 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A495 compared to the S2100.

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and S2100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony S2100 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Sony S2100
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
16
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A495 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot A495Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $0