Sony S2100 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony S2100 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was brought out 12 months prior to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2100 scores vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 has outer dimensions 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2100 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2100 vs the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2100 and WX9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2100 will be behind in sensor innovation.