Sony S2100 vs Sony A33
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Sony S2100 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 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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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Successor is Sony A35
Sony S2100 vs Sony A33 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Sony S2100 and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the S2100 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S2100 was announced 7 months prior to the A33 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2100 matches up versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S2100 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A33
S2100 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony S2100
A33 | S2100 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony A33
S2100 | A33 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony S2100 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Sony S2100 and Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S2100 compared to the A33.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and A33.
As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A33 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony S2100 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 500 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $230 |