Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX20V

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the HX20V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and HX20V.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.