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Sony S2100 vs Sony W570

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony S2100 and Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was released 12 months prior to the W570 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2100 grades versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W570

 S2100 W570 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony S2100

 W570 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W570

 S2100 W570 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S2100 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S2100 against the W570.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and W570.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W570 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2100
Portrait photography with Sony W570
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography details
Sony W570 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 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 speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $159