Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony S2100 and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2100 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2100 grades against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX350
S2100 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony S2100
WX350 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX350
S2100 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 features outside 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Sony S2100 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S2100 against the WX350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and WX350.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S2100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 470 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $270 |