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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony S2100 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2100 matches up against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX150

 S2100 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony S2100

 WX150 S2100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX150

 S2100 WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Sony S2100 and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2100 compared to the WX150.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2100 and WX150.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S2100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
decent MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2100
Sports photography with Sony WX150
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2100
Vlogging with Sony WX150
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $300