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Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Sony S2100
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S9100 and Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced 19 months later than the S2100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S9100 matches up vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Sony S2100

 S9100 S2100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon S9100

 S2100 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Sony S2100

 S9100 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 vs the S2100.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and S2100.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $0