Canon S100 vs Sony S2100
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93 Imaging
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Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Canon S95
- New Model is Canon S110
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon S100 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S100 was introduced 24 months later than the S2100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S100 scores versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Sony S2100
S100 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon S100
S2100 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Sony S2100
S100 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S100 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S100 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 and the S2100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S2100.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S100 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent S100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 198g (0.44 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $429 | $0 |