Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony WX350
A2100 IS | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A2100 IS
WX350 | A2100 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony WX350
A2100 IS | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |