Sony A200 vs Sony S2100
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Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony S2100
A200 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A200
S2100 | A200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | July 2008 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony S2100
A200 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and S2100 is 66 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Sony A200 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |