Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Pentax RZ10
A2100 IS | RZ10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A2100 IS
RZ10 | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax RZ10
A2100 IS | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |