Sony S2100 vs Sony W230

Its time to look much closer at the Sony S2100 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was announced 11 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S2100 scores versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 offers outer 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 W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2100 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2100 and the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and W230.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S2100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.