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Sony A700 vs Sony S2100

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
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 A700 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony A700 vs Sony S2100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the A700 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A700 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S2100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A700 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony S2100

 A700 S2100 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A700

 S2100 A700 
ReleasedJanuary 2010December 2007More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony S2100

 A700 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A700 has got outer dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A700 versus the S2100.

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and S2100 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and S2100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A700 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged A700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A700
Street photography with Sony S2100
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Sony A700 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony S2100
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2007-12-19 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data 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 768 gr (1.69 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 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 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM500H 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
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