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Canon S100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon S100
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Sony S2100

 S100 S2100 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2010More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon S100

 S2100 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Sony S2100

 S100 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon S100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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