Sony S2100 vs Sony W550

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony S2100 versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was revealed 18 months before the W550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2100 scores versus the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony S2100 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sony S2100 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2100 against the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and W550.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be behind in sensor tech.