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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 6 years before the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2100 IS scores versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony WX350

 A2100 IS WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A2100 IS

 WX350 A2100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony WX350

 A2100 IS WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the WX350.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and WX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $220 $270