The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS - with 6x optical zoom and Image Stabilisation, is Canon's new compact snapper the ideal pocketable point and shoot? The What Digital Camera Canon A2100 IS review investigates...
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Review
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS is a good all-rounder. With a broad zoom range, Image Stabilisation and basic feature set, it’s an ideal contender for the point and shoot entry level market. Though it does come at a little bit of a raised asking price and ? as much as this is consistent with Canon’s recession-based price hikes ? it’s worth shopping around for a better price. The A2100’s macro mode is the shiniest gem of them all meaning that, realistically, you’ll be able to shoot all manner of photos quite happily. Be that quirky close-ups, posed portraits or zoomed-in 200mm shots to pick out your subject. Perhaps the image quality drags its heels a little, but for everyday use the PowerShot A2100 IS, in general, ticks the boxes.
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS is a good all-rounder. With a broad zoom range, Image Stabilisation and basic feature set, it's an ideal contender for the point and shoot entry level market. Though it does come at a little bit of a raised asking price and ? as much as this is consistent with Canon's recession-based price hikes ? it's worth shopping around for a better price. The A2100's macro mode is the shiniest gem of them all meaning that, realistically, you'll be able to shoot all manner of photos quite happily. Be that quirky close-ups, posed portraits or zoomed-in 200mm shots to pick out your subject. Perhaps the image quality drags its heels a little, but for everyday use the PowerShot A2100 IS, in general, ticks the boxes.
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Power:2x AA batteries
Dimensions:101.9 x 63.5 x 31.9 mm
Weight:185g (body only)
Other:Face detection
Connectivity:Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible), A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)
Memory Card:SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus. 128MB memory card supplied
Flash Modes:Auto, Manual Flash On / Off
Metering System:Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
ISO Range:AUTO , 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance:Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
File Formats:JPEG
Shutter Speeds:1/60 - 1/1600 sec (factory default)15 - 1/1600 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
Exposure Modes:Auto, P, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Movie, Special Scene (Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Aquarium, ISO 3200)
LCD:3in 230K dot LCD
Lens:6x optical zoom, 6.4 – 38.4 mm (35mm equivalent: 36 – 216mm)
Sensor:1/2.3in CCD