Sony S2100 vs Sony WX80

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony S2100 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.