Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610 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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2012

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was announced 4 years prior to the L610 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon L610
A2100 IS | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon A2100 IS
L610 | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L610
A2100 IS | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS features external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS against the L610.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and L610.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 120 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $220 | $150 |