Canon A2100 IS vs Sony A560

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 18 months prior to the A560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2100 IS matches up against the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS versus the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and A560 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and A560.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A560 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.