Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony HX9V
A2100 IS | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon A2100 IS
HX9V | A2100 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony HX9V
A2100 IS | HX9V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |