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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony S2100 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S2100 scores versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX70

 S2100 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony S2100

 WX70 S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX70

 S2100 WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 has got physical measurements 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2100 vs the WX70.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2100 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S2100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $242