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Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax W60 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was launched 6 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the W60 scores vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony S2100

 W60 S2100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax W60

 S2100 W60 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony S2100

 W60 S2100 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the W60 versus the S2100.

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and S2100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony S2100 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax W60 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Sony S2100
 Pentax Optio W60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI78 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $0