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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-W300DSC-S2100
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9498
Width (mm)2727
Height (mm)5961
Weight (g)184184
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSonySony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)13.612.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.81.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)Sony lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, including 2 asph.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.18 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 19
  • 2
  • 18
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AFContrast Detection; 9-area, Center-weighted
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (100-800), 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push/push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft SnapEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T)ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.3m(W), 0.5m - 1.8m(T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)156
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional accessory
  • multi-terminal
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.77-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300170
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • music transfer (pc/mac)
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp MaskAvailable in Silver, Black and Orange.



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