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Sony A450 vs Sony S2100

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Sony A450 vs Sony S2100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the A450 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was launched at a similar time to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A450 scores vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony S2100

 A450 S2100 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A450

 S2100 A450 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony S2100

 A450 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A450 enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A450 vs the S2100.

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and S2100 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and S2100.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A450 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A450 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A450
Sports photography with Sony S2100
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
60
great battery (1,050 shots)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony S2100
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 560 grams (1.23 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,241 $0