Sony A7S II vs Sony S2100

Lets look more in depth at the Sony A7S II and Sony S2100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very close but the A7S II (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S II was released 5 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7S II grades vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7S II features outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7S II and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A7S II versus the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and S2100 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S II and S2100.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The A7S II features the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger A7S II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.