Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX70
S2100 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony S2100
WX70 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX70
S2100 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Sony S2100 versus Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | 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 | 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 |