Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2100

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the RX100 II (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 II was introduced 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX100 II scores versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements 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 RX100 II vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 II against the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and S2100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger RX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.