Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
33
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony S2100 and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S2100 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2100 was revealed very close to the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2100 scores vs the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony TX7
S2100 | TX7 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony S2100
TX7 | S2100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony TX7
S2100 | TX7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony S2100 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2100 and the TX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and TX7.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2100 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony S2100 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $300 |