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Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Pentax W80 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was revealed 6 months before the S2100 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the W80 grades against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony S2100

 W80 S2100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax W80

 S2100 W80 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony S2100

 W80 S2100 
IntroducedJune 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax W80 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W80 versus the S2100.

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and S2100.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W80
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W80
Travel photography with Sony S2100
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W80
Vlogging with Sony S2100
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax W80 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Sony S2100
 Pentax Optio W80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio W80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-06-25 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 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 Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $0