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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the A3000 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 10 months earlier than the A3000 IS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS grades against the A3000 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon A3000 IS

 A2100 IS A3000 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A2100 IS

 A3000 IS A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3000 IS

 A2100 IS A3000 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS comes with external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS versus the A3000 IS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and A3000 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and A3000 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2100 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot A3000 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $240