Sony A450 vs Sony S2100
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54 Features
52 Overall
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Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony S2100
A450 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A450
S2100 | A450 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony S2100
A450 | S2100 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and S2100 is 65 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Sony A450 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |