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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS grades versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony S2100

 SX150 IS S2100 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S2100 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony S2100

 SX150 IS S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the S2100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and S2100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and S2100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Sony S2100
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
no Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $0