Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and A3300 IS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 22 months earlier than the A3300 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the A3300 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot A3300 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon A3300 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS offers external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon A3300 IS has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon A3300 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the A3300 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and A3300 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and A3300 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.