Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S5200

Following is a extended overview of the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 5 years before the S5200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS offers external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the S5200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and S5200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.