Olympus 7010 vs Sony S2100

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 7010 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 5 months before the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7010 scores against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7010 vs the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and S2100.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.