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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Sony S2100
(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").

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony S2100

 SX210 IS S2100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S2100 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony S2100

 SX210 IS S2100 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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