Sony A390 vs Sony S2100

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A390 vs Sony S2100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A390 was unveiled 7 months later than the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A390 scores against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A390 has got physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A390 against the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and S2100 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and S2100.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A390 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A390 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A390 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.