Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S120

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S120 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and S120 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was launched 5 years before the S120 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2100 IS matches up against the S120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot S120. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon S120 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon S120 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the S120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S120.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.