Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | DIGIC 4 |
Optical zoom | 6.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.2 |
Maximum aperture | 5.9 |
Focal length equiv | 36 - 216 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | No |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.1 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | no |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Weight | 6.53 oz |
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Width | 4.01 in |
Height | 2.5 in |
Depth | 1.26 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 160 |
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Battery technology | Alkaline |
Number of batteries supported | 2 |
Orientation sensor | yes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
White balance modes |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 128.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
PictBridge | yes |
The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS is a brand new 12 megapixel compact digital camera with a 6x optical zoom lens. Offering a versatile focal range of 36-216mm, the A2100 offers Optical Image Stabilization and motion detection technology to help combat camera shake. There’s a large 3.0 inch LCD screen on the back with a wide viewing angle, new Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology for true point-and-shoot operation, and a veritable wealth of Face Detection options. The Canon A2100 IS won’t be available until early-April, but that hasn’t stopped us from already reviewing this $249.99 / £259.00 / €309.00 camera.
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Expert review of the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS digital camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...
Canon A2100 IS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 36-216 mm F3.2-5.9 lens. Read our A2100 IS review to find its pros and cons.
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS