Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 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
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX720 HS

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX710 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was introduced 6 years before the SX710 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2100 IS scores vs the SX710 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SX710 HS
A2100 IS | SX710 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A2100 IS
SX710 HS | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 71 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX710 HS
A2100 IS | SX710 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS features 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) and the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SX710 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the SX710 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SX710 HS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and SX710 HS.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DIGIC 6 |
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 aliasing 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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 230 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $220 | $349 |