Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6000
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A2100 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the S6000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S6000
| A2100 IS | S6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A2100 IS
| S6000 | A2100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S6000
| A2100 IS | S6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS and the S6000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and S6000.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6000 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $220 | $300 |