Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S2100 was released 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2100 scores against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony TX200V
S2100 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony S2100
TX200V | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony TX200V
S2100 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 provides external 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) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2100 compared to the TX200V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older S2100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $500 |