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Sony S2100 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(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
Sony W730
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony W730

 S2100 W730 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony S2100

 W730 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony W730

 S2100 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 size comparison

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

Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2100
Vlogging with Sony W730
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Sony S2100 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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
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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