Sony RX100 VI vs Sony S2100

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VI was revealed 8 years after the S2100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX100 VI scores vs the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VI has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and S2100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VI will give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer RX100 VI provides an edge in sensor tech.