Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100/Sony-S2100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500/Sony-WX500-front.jpg)
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Sony S2100 and Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S2100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2100 matches up against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX500
S2100 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony S2100
WX500 | S2100 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 64 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX500
S2100 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Sony S2100 and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S2100 versus the WX500.
![Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and WX500.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $348 |