Sony S2100 vs Sony W620

In this article, we are comparing the Sony S2100 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was revealed 24 months earlier than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2100 scores against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2100 compared to the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and W620.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S2100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.