Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6100

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S6100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS matches up against the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS offers outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the S6100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and S6100.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.