Sony S2100 vs Sony W310

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.