Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100
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Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Released February 2016
- Older Model is Sony A6000
- Newer Model is Sony A6500
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6300 was released 6 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A6300 scores versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6300 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony S2100
A6300 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A6300
S2100 | A6300 |
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Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony S2100
A6300 | S2100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A6300 features external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A6300 compared to the S2100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6300 and S2100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6300 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6300 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer A6300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6300 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | 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 | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 404g (0.89 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1437 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $889 | $0 |