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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A2100 IS versus Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 11 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 A2100 IS TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon A2100 IS

          

          

            
 TG-6 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2009Fresher by 124 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 A2100 IS TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the TG-6.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and TG-6.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you need to take the age  of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
26
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
40
 focusing manually
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
47
 max fps high (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
50
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
 great battery (340 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
31
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (340 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have mic port
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $220 $449