Canon A2100 IS vs Canon S95

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S95 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 21 months prior to the S95 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades vs the S95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot S95. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon S95 has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon S95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS against the S95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and S95 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and S95.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon A2100 IS will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.