Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 9000

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 2 months earlier than the 9000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS and the 9000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and 9000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.