Canon A810 vs Sony S2100
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Canon A810 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released 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
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On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A810 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A810 was released 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A810 scores versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony S2100
| A810 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon A810
| S2100 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony S2100
| A810 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A810 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A810 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 and the S2100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and S2100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A810 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent A810 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon A810 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $99 | $0 |