- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-S2100 Review.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 30 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-S2100 | V-LUX 30 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $119.00 | $749.00 |
Street Price: | $79.88 | $1,299.99 |
Date Available: | 2010-01-15 | 2011-06-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.5 oz
(184 g)
includes batteries |
7.7 oz
(219 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (98 x 61 x 27 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.42 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 3232 (10.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i from 60p sensor output)
1280x720 (60/30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Sony lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, including 2 asph. | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105mm | 24 - 384mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.2 - 18.6mm | 4.3 - 68.8mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 16.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.1/5.6 (W) - f/5.6/? (T) 2-steps | f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 18x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x (Max. 135 x total combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; 9-area, Center-weighted | Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots | 460,800 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-800), 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200 | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-zone, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Gourmet | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sens., High-Speed-Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | Auto, Auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.3m(W), 0.5m - 1.8m(T) | 0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: | 6.0 MB | 18.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (type C), DC input | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 170 shots (Alkaline AA) | 260 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary BP-DC7 |
Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables | 3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC7 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC), Music Transfer (PC/MAC) | Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, Adobe Premiere Elements 9 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.3+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in Silver, Black and Orange. | Optical image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 10fps burst mode at full resolution, 3D photo mode. |