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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was released 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-100 scores versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony S2100

 EX-100 S2100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-100

 S2100 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony S2100

 EX-100 S2100 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 compared to the S2100.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S2100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-100 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger EX-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Sony S2100
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Sony S2100
63
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Sony S2100
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $0