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Sony S2100 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony S2100 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was released 24 months prior to the W650 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2100 grades versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W650

 S2100 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony S2100

 W650 S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W650

 S2100 W650 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony S2100 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2100 compared to the W650.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and W650.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2100
Travel photography with Sony W650
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2100
Landscape photography with Sony W650
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $140