• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A480 advantages over Sony DSC-S2100

  • More telephoto lens reach
    122 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 470 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    140g vs 184g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony DSC-S2100 advantages over Canon A480

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 550WP

Canon A480
Olympus 550WP
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus 550WP

Sony DSC-S2100
Olympus 550WP
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Olympus 550WP

Compared to Olympus Tough-3000

Canon A480
Olympus Tough-3000
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Sony DSC-S2100
Olympus Tough-3000
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Compared to Pentax H90

Canon A480
Pentax H90
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon A480 vs Pentax H90

Sony DSC-S2100
Pentax H90
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Pentax H90

Compared to Nikon L22

Canon A480
Nikon L22
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Canon A480 vs Nikon L22

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon L22
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon L22

Compared to Nikon L24

Canon A480
Nikon L24
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Canon A480 vs Nikon L24

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon L24
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon L24

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