Sony S2100 vs Sony W310
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35 Features
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Sony S2100 versus Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2100 was revealed around the same time to the W310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2100 matches up vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W310
S2100 | W310 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony S2100
W310 | S2100 |
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Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W310
S2100 | W310 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S2100 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Sony S2100 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S2100 vs the W310.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and W310.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $150 |