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Sony S2100 vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony S2100 vs Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2100 was manufactured 11 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2100 matches up vs the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony T900

 S2100 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony S2100

 T900 S2100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony T900

 S2100 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 offers exterior 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) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S2100 and the T900.

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and T900.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S2100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2100
Street photography with Sony T900
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2100
Travel photography with Sony T900
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony S2100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300