Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX80

Here is a extensive review of the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 8 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2100 IS matches up against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS features 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and HX80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.