Reasons to choose PowerShot A2100 IS
Released in 2009, PowerShot A2100 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS
vs Canon PowerShot A2200
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A2100 IS28 mm²
PowerShot A2200- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A2100 IS and PowerShot A2200 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A2100 ISMetricPowerShot A2200
12.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight135 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
2 x AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries (Alkalines supplied)BatteryLithium-ion NB-8L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A2100 IS and PowerShot A2200 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A2200 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A2200 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A2200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A2200
Released in 2011, PowerShot A2200 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.