Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was introduced 2 months prior to the SX200 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the SX200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SX200 IS
A2100 IS | SX200 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A2100 IS
SX200 IS | A2100 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX200 IS
A2100 IS | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX200 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX200 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS vs the SX200 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SX200 IS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and SX200 IS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 gr (0.41 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 model | 2 x AA | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $220 | $329 |