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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 19 months after the S2100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony S2100

 EX-ZR100 S2100 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S2100 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S2100

 EX-ZR100 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the S2100.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and S2100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
64
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $0