Sony S2100 vs Sony A68
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Sony S2100 vs Sony A68 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
- Launched January 2010
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A65
Sony S2100 vs Sony A68 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Sony S2100 vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the S2100 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2100 was released 6 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2100 scores versus the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony S2100 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony A68
S2100 | A68 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony S2100
A68 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | November 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 70 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony A68
S2100 | A68 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony S2100 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony S2100 has outer 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) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony S2100 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2100 versus the A68.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and A68 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2100 and A68.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A68 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony S2100 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 610 gr (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $581 |