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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony S2100 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was released 4 years prior to the WX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2100 matches up versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony WX80

 S2100 WX80 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony S2100

 WX80 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony WX80

 S2100 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 provides physical 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) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2100 versus the WX80.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and WX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S2100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (124g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 167g (0.37 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs
Battery style - 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 feature
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 Single Single
Retail cost $0 $276