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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 3 years before the RZ10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2100 IS grades vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 A2100 IS RZ10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A2100 IS

 RZ10 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax RZ10

 A2100 IS RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has got outer 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) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the RZ10.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and RZ10.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (178 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
31
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $200