Sony HX50V vs Sony S2100

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony HX50V and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was launched 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX50V scores against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX50V offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX50V and Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX50V and the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and S2100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger HX50V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.