Canon A2100 IS vs Sony A100

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 2 years after the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores versus the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS offers 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) and the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the A100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and A100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon A2100 IS will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A2100 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.