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Sony S2100 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony S2100 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was manufactured at a similar time to the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2100 grades against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W370

 S2100 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony S2100

 W370 S2100 

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W370

 S2100 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony S2100 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sony S2100 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2100 compared to the W370.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and W370.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W370 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2100
Portrait photography with Sony W370
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $230