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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched very close to the S620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2100 IS grades against the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S620

 A2100 IS S620 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S620 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S620

 A2100 IS S620 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the S620.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and S620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S620.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
26
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Nikon S620 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition (120g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S620 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $220 $37