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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S200 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A2100 IS was launched 6 years before the S200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2100 IS scores against the S200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon S200

 A2100 IS S200 

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S200 A2100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon S200

 A2100 IS S200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS features external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS against the S200.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S200 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and S200.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2100 IS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Canon S200
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Canon S200 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Canon S200 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon S200 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon S200 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot S200
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot S200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 185g (0.41 lbs) 181g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
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 One One
Price at launch $220 $293