Canon S100 vs Sony S2000
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon S100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2011
- Replaced the Canon S95
- Updated by Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010

Canon S100 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S100 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The S100 was launched 24 months later than the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S100 matches up vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S100 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Sony S2000
S100 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon S100
S2000 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Sony S2000
S100 | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon S100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon S100 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 and the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S2000.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon S100 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Canon S100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-12-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $429 | $225 |