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Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony HX350 versus Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was introduced 7 years after the S2100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HX350 grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony S2100

 HX350 S2100 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2010Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony HX350

 S2100 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony S2100

 HX350 S2100 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX350 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX350 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX350 compared to the S2100.

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and S2100 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and S2100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to give more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent HX350 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
54
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Sony HX350 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-12-20 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652g (1.44 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $0