Canon PowerShot A2100 IS review

A quality compact that shows it's little brothers how it's done

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-04-01April 1st 2009

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£215.00
Product Type	Compact Camera
Battery Size Supported	AA
Maximum Video Resolution	640 x 480
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
PictBridge	Yes
Product Family	PowerShot A
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Black
Optical Zoom	6x
Digital Zoom	4x
Brand Name	Canon
Screen Size	7.6 cm (3")
Video Formats	Motion JPEG (AVI)
Viewfinder Type	No
Weight (Approximate)	185.0 g
Minimum Focus Distance	10 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate	30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	2
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Height	63.5 mm
Width	102.0 mm
Depth	32.0 mm
Autofocus Points	9
Product Series	A
Focal Length	6.40 mm to 38.40 mm
Image Formats	JPEG
Audio Formats	WAV
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes	Auto
Manufacturer	Canon, Inc
Product Model	A2100 IS
Product Name	PowerShot A2100 IS Compact Camera
Product Line	PowerShot
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	3473B009AA
Manufacturer Website Address	www.canon.co.uk
Marketing Information	The PowerShot A2100 IS fits 12.1 Megapixels and a 6x optical zoom into a compact design. Switch to Smart Auto or Easy mode and Canon's Scene Detection Technology lets anyone take a great shot. In timeless black, the PowerShot A2100 IS is sophisticated, slim and pocket-sized.
Package Contents	PowerShot A2100 IS Compact Camera 128MB Memory Card 2 x Size-AA Alkaline Battery
Display Resolution	230000 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year