Sony S2100 vs Sony TX5

In this article, we are looking at the Sony S2100 versus Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S2100 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S2100 was introduced around the same time to the TX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2100 grades against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony S2100 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2100 vs the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and TX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S2100 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.