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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 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
  • Released February 2009
Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS and Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the G16 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was announced 5 years before the G16 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2100 IS grades vs the G16 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon G16

 A2100 IS G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A2100 IS

 G16 A2100 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 58 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon G16

 A2100 IS G16 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS features outer 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) whilst the Canon G16 has sizing of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and Canon G16 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the G16.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and G16 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and G16.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography info
Canon G16 Portrait photography info
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Canon G16 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (356 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Canon G16
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Canon G16 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery (360 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others in class (356g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Canon G16 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (356g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot G16
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot G16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 356 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 230
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-10L
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $220 $499