Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 4 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS matches up against the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS and the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SZ-16 iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.