Sony S2100 vs Sony T90

Following is a thorough review of the Sony S2100 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was brought out 11 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2100 scores versus the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony S2100 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2100 vs the T90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and T90.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S2100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.