Canon PowerShot SX120 IS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelPowerShot SX120 ISCyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.5-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions5.744 x 4.308 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,600100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      ProcessorDIGIC 4Bionz
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3456 x 19444000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range36 - 360 mm33 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom10x3.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.3f/3.1 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2500 sec1/1200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.9 fps1.1 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow syncro
      Flash Range3.00 m3.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Dimensions111 x 71 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.8 x 1.77")98 x 61 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Battery Pack2 x AA2 x AA
      Internal Storage128 MB6 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplusSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/optional SD
      Other Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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