Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100/Sony-S2100-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
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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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony S2100
SX150 IS | S2100 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SX150 IS
S2100 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony S2100
SX150 IS | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |