Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100
83 Imaging
38 Features
57 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced July 2012
- Successor is Fujifilm X20
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S2100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X10 was launched 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony S2100
Fujifilm X10 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm X10
S2100 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony S2100
Fujifilm X10 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 features outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and S2100.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-11 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50 | 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 |
Cost at launch | $600 | $0 |