Sony RX100 VA vs Sony S2100

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VA was announced 8 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 VA matches up vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VA comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions 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 VA and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VA and the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and S2100.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VA provides a benefit in sensor technology.