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Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon S95
  • New Model is Canon S110
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Later Model is Sony A7S III
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Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and A7S II (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The S100 was announced 4 years earlier than the A7S II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S100 scores vs the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Sony A7S II

 S100 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon S100

 A7S II S100 
IntroducedOctober 2015December 2011Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Sony A7S II

 S100 A7S II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 against the A7S II.

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and A7S II.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The S100 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The more aged S100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography info
Sony A7S II Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography details
Sony A7S II Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery life (370 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S100
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S II Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S II Vlogging factors
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon S100 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Sony A7S II
 Canon PowerShot S100Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-12-22 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 169
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 85
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 13.3
DXO Low light score 153 2993
Other
Battery life 200 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $429 $2,767