Sony S2100 vs Sony TX9
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35 Features
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35 Features
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX9 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Here is a extended review of the Sony S2100 vs Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S2100 was announced 6 months before the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2100 grades against the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony TX9
| S2100 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony S2100
| TX9 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony TX9
| S2100 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony S2100 has got exterior 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) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2100 against the TX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and TX9.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Sony S2100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) |
| Physical 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 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 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 | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $799 |
