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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2100 IS scores versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Sony WX50

 A2100 IS WX50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon A2100 IS

 WX50 A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Sony WX50

 A2100 IS WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features 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) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS vs the WX50.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and WX50.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery type - 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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