Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony S2100
EX-100 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-100
S2100 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony S2100
EX-100 | S2100 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |