Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2100
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38 Features
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Released April 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm X10
- Replacement is Fujifilm X30
(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
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X20 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S2100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X20 was revealed 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony S2100
Fujifilm X20 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm X20
S2100 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony S2100
Fujifilm X20 | S2100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Sony S2100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S2100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S2100.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-04-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353 grams (0.78 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
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 Overall 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 | 270 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $500 | $0 |