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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 8 years earlier than the SX620 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS scores against the SX620 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 A2100 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A2100 IS

 SX620 HS A2100 IS 
ReleasedMay 2016February 2009More recent by 87 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 A2100 IS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers outer 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 SX620 HS has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS vs the SX620 HS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and SX620 HS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and SX620 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life - 295 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $220 $279