Sony HX100V vs Sony S2100

Here is a in depth review of the Sony HX100V versus Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was introduced 22 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HX100V matches up vs the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony HX100V versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX100V compared to the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and S2100 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and S2100.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX100V to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX100V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.