Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony S2100
RX100 IV | S2100 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 66 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony RX100 IV
S2100 | RX100 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony S2100
RX100 IV | S2100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |