Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot G16. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon G16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon G16
A2100 IS | G16 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A2100 IS
G16 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 58 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon G16
A2100 IS | G16 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon G16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot G16 | |
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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 |