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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Canon SX210 IS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

 A1100 IS SX210 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A1100 IS

 SX210 IS A1100 IS 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX210 IS

 A1100 IS SX210 IS 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
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