Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS
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93 Imaging
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX600 HS

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX610 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the SX610 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the SX610 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SX610 HS
A2100 IS | SX610 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A2100 IS
SX610 HS | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 71 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX610 HS
A2100 IS | SX610 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS has got outside measurements 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 SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX610 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS vs the SX610 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SX610 HS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and SX610 HS.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.41 lbs) | 191 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 270 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $220 | $214 |