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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 V
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 IV was introduced 5 years after the S2100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RX100 IV scores against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony S2100

 RX100 IV S2100 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2010Newer by 66 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony RX100 IV

 S2100 RX100 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony S2100

 RX100 IV S2100 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 IV and the S2100.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and S2100.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer RX100 IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
65
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 IV
Street photography with Sony S2100
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (298g)
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
86
lighter than competitors (298 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (298 grams)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 IV and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-06-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 16.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 562 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $898 $0