Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX280 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 5 years prior to the SX280 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the SX280 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has got external 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 SX280 HS has specifications of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX280 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the SX280 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and SX280 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and SX280 HS.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.