Sony S2100 vs Sony TX10

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony S2100 and Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was launched 19 months earlier than the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2100 scores against the TX10 when considering 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-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 enjoys outside dimensions 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S2100 and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S2100 compared to the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and TX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S2100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.