Sony HX99 vs Sony S2100

Here, we are comparing the Sony HX99 and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX99 (18MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the HX99 (1/2.3-inch) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX99 was brought out 8 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX99 scores vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX99 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX99 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HX99 and the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX99 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX99 and S2100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX99 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern HX99 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.