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Sony A200 vs Sony S2100

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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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Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony A200 versus Sony S2100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar but the A200 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The A200 was launched 17 months earlier than the S2100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A200 matches up against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony S2100

 A200 S2100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A200

 S2100 A200 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2008More modern by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony S2100

 A200 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony A200 versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A200 versus the S2100.

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and S2100 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and S2100.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A200 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony S2100 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
46
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A200
Vlogging with Sony S2100
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony S2100
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-07-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 gr (1.26 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $0