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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon A2100 IS versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the W620 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony W620

 A2100 IS W620 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon A2100 IS

 W620 A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony W620

 A2100 IS W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS and the W620.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and W620.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W620 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $220 $102