Nikon P7100 vs Sony S2100

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P7100 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was introduced 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7100 matches up versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 and the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and S2100 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and S2100.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony S2100 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer P7100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.