Sony S2100 vs Sony S980

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony S2100 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was launched 11 months after the S980 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2100 grades against the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S2100 features outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2100 compared to the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2100 and S980.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer S2100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.