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Sony S2100 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony S2100 versus Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was manufactured within a month of the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2100 scores against the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W320

 S2100 W320 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony S2100

 W320 S2100 

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W320

 S2100 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 enjoys external 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony S2100 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2100 versus the W320.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and W320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W320 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2100
Landscape photography with Sony W320
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $269