Sony QX30 vs Sony S2100

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony QX30 and Sony S2100, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was released 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the QX30 matches up against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX30 has external measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony QX30 and Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the QX30 versus the S2100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and S2100.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX30 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger QX30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.