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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2100 IS scores versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 A2100 IS WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A2100 IS

 WB850F A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB850F

 A2100 IS WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS comes with 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 WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the WB850F.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and WB850F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $220 $599