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Sony S2100 vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony S2100 versus Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was released very close to the W330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S2100 grades versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W330

 S2100 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony S2100

 W330 S2100 

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W330

 S2100 W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony S2100 offers external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sony S2100 versus Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2100 and the W330.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and W330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W330 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2100
Sports photography with Sony W330
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2100
Landscape photography with Sony W330
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2100
Vlogging with Sony W330
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $170