Nikon W300 vs Sony S2100

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon W300 and Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 7 years after the S2100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W300 matches up against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the W300 vs the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and S2100.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon W300 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer W300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.