Sony S2100 vs Sony W730

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony S2100 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was launched 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S2100 matches up vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2100 versus the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and W730.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W730 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S2100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.