Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax W80

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the W80 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS features outside 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) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS vs the W80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and W80.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.