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Sony S2100 vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W310

 S2100 W310 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony S2100

 W310 S2100 

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W310

 S2100 W310 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2100
Vlogging with Sony W310
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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