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Sony S2100 vs Sony A35

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony S2100 and Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the S2100 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2100 was revealed 20 months prior to the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2100 grades against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A35

 S2100 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony S2100

 A35 S2100 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony A35

 S2100 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony S2100 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S2100 versus the A35.

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and A35 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and A35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A35 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (440 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony S2100 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony SLT-A35
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
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 score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
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
Cost at launch $0 $598