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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the N100 (12MP) is very well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The A2100 IS was revealed 5 years before the N100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades versus the N100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon N100

 A2100 IS N100 

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A2100 IS

 N100 A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon N100

 A2100 IS N100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS comes with outer 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 N100 has measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the N100.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and N100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and N100.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Canon N100
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (289g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Canon N100 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography features
Canon N100 Landscape photography features
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Canon N100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (289g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot N100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot N100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
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 - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $220 $349