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Sony S2100 vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony S2100 versus Sony W510, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was introduced 12 months before the W510 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2100 grades vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W510

 S2100 W510 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony S2100

 W510 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W510

 S2100 W510 
Manually focus Lack of 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 W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S2100 comes with exterior 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2100 vs the W510.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and W510.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S2100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2100
Portrait photography with Sony W510
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2100
Street photography with Sony W510
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2100
Travel photography with Sony W510
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 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 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $99