Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L28

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the L28 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2100 IS grades versus the L28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS provides external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS vs the L28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and L28 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and L28.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to give more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.