Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A1100 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the SX210 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the SX210 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX210 IS
A1100 IS | SX210 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A1100 IS
SX210 IS | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX210 IS
A1100 IS | SX210 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS and the SX210 IS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and SX210 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and SX210 IS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 220 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $226 |