Sony S2100 vs Sony A77 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony S2100 vs Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the S2100 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The S2100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A77 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2100 matches up vs the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2100 vs the A77 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and A77 II is 93 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and A77 II.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2100 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 II will produce extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S2100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.