Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX20 IS

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX20 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SX20 IS (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The A2100 IS was introduced 16 months prior to the SX20 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores versus the SX20 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon SX20 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS has 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) while the Canon SX20 IS has dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX20 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS versus the SX20 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and SX20 IS is 92 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and SX20 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.