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Sony A380 vs Sony S2100

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • New Model is Sony A390
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A380 and Sony S2100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the A380 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A380 was brought out 4 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A380 grades against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony S2100

 A380 S2100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A380

 S2100 A380 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony S2100

 A380 S2100 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A380 and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A380 compared to the S2100.

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and S2100 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and S2100.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A380 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A380 will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony A380 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony S2100
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $899 $0