Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100
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![Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS.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)
93 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Released January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX210 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS scores against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony S2100
SX210 IS | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SX210 IS
S2100 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony S2100
SX210 IS | S2100 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the S2100.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and S2100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-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 SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 ID | NB-5L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $226 | $0 |