Sony A9 II vs Sony S2100

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony A9 II versus Sony S2100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A9 II was brought out 9 years after the S2100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A9 II grades against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A9 II against the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and S2100 is 62 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and S2100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A9 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 II will produce extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger A9 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.