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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3S
  • Successor is Nikon D4s
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon D4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and D4 (16MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and D4 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The A2100 IS was launched 3 years prior to the D4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the D4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon D4

 A2100 IS D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon A2100 IS

 D4 A2100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon D4

 A2100 IS D4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon D4 has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the D4.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and D4 is 92 and 50 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and D4.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D4 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Nikon D4 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon D4 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon D4 Landscape photography features
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon D4
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon D4
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon D4
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-06
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 1340 gr (2.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $220 $4,500