Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A2100 IS scores vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.