Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX50V
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2100 IS and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe A2100 IS was manufactured 5 years before the HX50V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony HX50V
A2100 IS | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon A2100 IS
HX50V | A2100 IS | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 50 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony HX50V
A2100 IS | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS features physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Canon A2100 IS and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the HX50V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and HX50V.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 272g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $220 | $439 |