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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony S2100
(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
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony TX200V

 S2100 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony S2100

 TX200V S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony TX200V

 S2100 TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2100
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
has focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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