Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony S2100 January
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S2000
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    		January
    2010    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S950
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    		February
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S980
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    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony S930
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    		January
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.40"
    112k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S950 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S980 vs Cyber-shot DSC-S930.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100.

    Sony S2000
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    1/2.3-inch

    10 MP

    Sony S930
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    1/2.3-inch

    10 MP

    Sony S950
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    1/2.3-inch

    10 MP

    Sony S980
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon L120
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon G15
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Nikon Z f
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    Full Frame

    24.4 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 6 MB internal storage and a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/optional SD card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100's shutter speed can go up to 1/1200 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.30 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 has dimensions of 98 x 61 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.06"). It weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    98 mm (3.86")

    61 mm (2.4")

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    61 mm (2.4")

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    27 mm (1.06")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    47

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    BAD
    37

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 gets a score of 37 and is BAD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
    49

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    POOR
    45

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 gets a score of 45 and is POOR choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and give score of 44 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    25

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 a score of 25 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    2

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 a score of 2 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 a score of 61 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    52

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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