Sony S2100 vs Sony W610

Let's look much closer at the Sony S2100 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2100 matches up vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 offers outside 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony S2100 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2100 vs the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and W610.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W610 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older S2100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.