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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS 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
  • Announced February 2009
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is relatively similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was released 6 months prior to the SX120 IS and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores versus the SX120 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SX120 IS

 A2100 IS SX120 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon A2100 IS

 SX120 IS A2100 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX120 IS

 A2100 IS SX120 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS offers external 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 SX120 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon SX120 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the SX120 IS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and SX120 IS is 92 and 87 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and SX120 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon A2100 IS will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography features
Canon SX120 IS Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (285g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (285 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography advice
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (285 grams)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot SX120 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-4.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 seconds
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 285 gr (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch price $220 $249