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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2100 IS was released 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2100 IS grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A2100 IS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon A2100 IS

 Galaxy Camera A2100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A2100 IS Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
31
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $220 $450