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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2100 IS and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2100 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the W710 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2100 IS scores against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony W710

 A2100 IS W710 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A2100 IS

 W710 A2100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony W710

 A2100 IS W710 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS and Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS vs the W710.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and W710.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Sony W710
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Retail cost $220 $90