• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 134.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-S2100 advantages over Nikon L24

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds

Nikon L24 advantages over Sony DSC-S2100

  • More telephoto lens reach
    134 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A495

Sony DSC-S2100
Canon A495
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Canon A495

Nikon L24
Canon A495
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L24 vs Canon A495

Compared to Canon A490

Sony DSC-S2100
Canon A490
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Canon A490

Nikon L24
Canon A490
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L24 vs Canon A490

Compared to Nikon L22

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon L22
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon L22

Nikon L24
Nikon L22
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L24 vs Nikon L22

Compared to Canon A800

Sony DSC-S2100
Canon A800
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Canon A800

Nikon L24
Canon A800
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L24 vs Canon A800

Compared to Nikon L26

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon L26
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon L26

Nikon L24
Nikon L26
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26

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