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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2000 IS and Canon PowerShot A2100 IS [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS ×
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A2000 ISCanon PowerShot A2100 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA2000 ISA2100 IS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102102
Width (mm)3232
Height (mm)6464
Weight (g)234185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.31.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 216.0036.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)66
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZoneContrast Detect with Face Detect AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (*3200 in special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face DetectEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face Detect
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), IndoorPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Long Shutter)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range description1.0-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.6-6.7 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 1-11.5 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm-2.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.1-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.31.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.73-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.94-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500400
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included2 x Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection. Available in black.



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