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Sony S2100 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony S2100 versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W560 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2100 scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W560

 S2100 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony S2100

 W560 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W560

 S2100 W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony S2100 versus Sony W560 in our completely new Camera plus 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 that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2100 versus the W560.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2100 and W560.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W560 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S2100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.80 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage 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 One One
Cost at launch $0 $139