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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 3 years before the S6200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS grades vs the S6200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S6200

 A2100 IS S6200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S6200 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S6200

 A2100 IS S6200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS features outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS against the S6200.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S6200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and S6200.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6200 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
has touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
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nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $220 $229