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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony S2100 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2100 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2100 grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX50

 S2100 WX50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony S2100

 WX50 S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX50

 S2100 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S2100 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2100 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S2100 versus the WX50.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and WX50.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX50 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2100
Sports photography with Sony WX50
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2100
Vlogging with Sony WX50
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - 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 recording
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 One One
Retail price $0 $250