Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Released August 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A2100 IS was brought out 17 months earlier than the SD4000 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A2100 IS scores vs the SD4000 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS
| A2100 IS | SD4000 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A2100 IS
| SD4000 IS | A2100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SD4000 IS
| A2100 IS | SD4000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS and the SD4000 IS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and SD4000 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and SD4000 IS.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2100 IS to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS |
| Also called | - | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-08-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.0-5.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $220 | $300 |
