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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony S2100 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was announced 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2100 scores against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX300

 S2100 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony S2100

 WX300 S2100 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX300

 S2100 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S2100 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2100 compared to the WX300.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and WX300.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (166g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $330