Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A810
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A810 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A810 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and A810 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A2100 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the A810 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores vs the A810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Canon PowerShot A810. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Canon A810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon A810
A2100 IS | A810 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon A2100 IS
A810 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A810
A2100 IS | A810 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A810 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon A810 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the A810.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and A810 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A810 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and A810.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot A810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot A810 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-07 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 171g (0.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $220 | $99 |