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Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7000 scores versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony S2100

 7000 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus 7000

 S2100 7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony S2100

 7000 S2100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7000 compared to the S2100.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and S2100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony S2100
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $0