Sony S2100 vs Sony W730
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W730
S2100 | W730 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony S2100
W730 | S2100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W730
S2100 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sony S2100 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 shots |
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 type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $138 |