Sony A900 vs Sony S2100

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony A900 versus Sony S2100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was manufactured 14 months prior to the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A900 matches up versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 features external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony A900 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A900 compared to the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and S2100 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and S2100.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A900 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A900 will result in extra detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A900 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.