Canon A1300 vs Canon A2100 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A2100 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Launched February 2009
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Here is a in depth overview of the Canon A1300 versus Canon A2100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and A2100 IS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1300 was manufactured 3 years later than the A2100 IS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1300 scores against the A2100 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A2100 IS
| A1300 | A2100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon A1300
| A2100 IS | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A2100 IS
| A1300 | A2100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Canon A2100 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while 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).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the A2100 IS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A2100 IS is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Canon A2100 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and A2100 IS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A1300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A2100 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-216mm (6.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 220 images | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $119 | $220 |