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Sony A230 vs Sony S2100

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A230 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A230 versus Sony S2100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the A230 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A230 was revealed 7 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A230 matches up versus the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony S2100

 A230 S2100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A230

 S2100 A230 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony S2100

 A230 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A230 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A230 versus the S2100.

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A230 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony S2100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A230
Travel photography with Sony S2100
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony A230 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony S2100
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $569 $0