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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(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
Sony WX350
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX350

 S2100 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony S2100

 WX350 S2100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX350

 S2100 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2100
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery (470 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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