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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 3 years before the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2100 IS scores vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony HX9V

 A2100 IS HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon A2100 IS

 HX9V A2100 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony HX9V

 A2100 IS HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS features outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS and the HX9V.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and HX9V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Sony HX9V Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
31
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $220 $328