Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P7000

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A2100 IS was brought out 21 months prior to the P7000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2100 IS grades vs the P7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has got exterior 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) whilst the Nikon P7000 has specifications of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS and the P7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and P7000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and P7000.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon A2100 IS will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.