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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
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 SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX410 IS and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 5 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX410 IS matches up against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony S2100

 SX410 IS S2100 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S2100 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony S2100

 SX410 IS S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS against the S2100.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and S2100 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and S2100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Sony S2100
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
max fps low (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (185 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (185 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (185 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $0