Sony S2100 vs Sony WX500

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2100 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

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.