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Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A2100 IS (12MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and A2100 IS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The 760D was announced 6 years after the A2100 IS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 760D scores vs the A2100 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Canon A2100 IS

 760D A2100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon 760D

 A2100 IS 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Canon A2100 IS

 760D A2100 IS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 760D enjoys outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Canon A2100 IS has measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 760D and the A2100 IS.

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and A2100 IS is 66 and 92 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and A2100 IS.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 760D having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 760D will produce more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 760D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 760D
Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography info
Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography factors
Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
61
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 per charge)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 760D
Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
66
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography details
Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
66
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging advice
Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon 760D vs Canon A2100 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Canon A2100 IS
 Canon EOS 760DCanon PowerShot A2100 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 760D Canon PowerShot A2100 IS
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-216mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $849 $220