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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon A3300 IS

 A2100 IS A3300 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A2100 IS

 A3300 IS A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3300 IS

 A2100 IS A3300 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

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

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
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offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
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screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 230 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch cost $220 $200