Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S9100

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years before the S9100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2100 IS grades against the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS has 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 S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS versus the S9100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S9100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.