Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

194 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 194 reviews of Canon PowerShot A2100 IS. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the image quality and performance are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good views, whereas there are mixed opinions on the lens and flash. Many are less positive about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A2100 IS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the screen and glare are on the whole positive. The size and zoom are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative views about the flash. There are some mixed comments about the portability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A2100 IS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the image quality and performance are on the whole positive. The price and portability are also appreciated.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS review

Let's be honest: a 3x or 4x optical zoom is not much help. Yes, it gets you a little closer if there's a fence or restraining order in the way, but you'll always want more. That's why stepping up to a 5x or 6x zoom such as the one in the Canon...

Excellent photo quality for the money; 6x zoom; simple operation, good feature set.

Mixed performance.

The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS offers good photo quality, some extra zoom range, and the convenience of AA batteries in an affordable, pocketable package.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Canon Powershot A2100 IS review

Because of its predecessor, the A2000IS, the fate of the Canon PowerShot A2100IS's had already been sealed: it would no longer provide the A/S mode (Aperture/Shutter priority) for the creative hobby photographer. An enhanced automation took its place,...

The Canon PowerShot A2100IS is the successor to the A2000IS and seems to be a camera update that is no more than a Megapixel increase. If you look at the specification list, this may seem exactly the case, yet there are in fact more differences. The...

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Review

The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS digital camera is the new top-of-the-range model in the popular PowerShot range, which has traditionally offered a compelling combination of features and affordable price. The A2100 IS replaces the PowerShot A2000 IS model,...

The Canon Powershot A2100 IS builds on the key strengths of the previous A2000 model by adding even more beginner-friendly features. The A2100 is a fairly compact camera that produces excellent images in good light, covers a large focal range thanks to...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Ken McMahon (cameralabs.com)

Canon Powershot A2100 IS

The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS is a 12.1 megapixel compact with a 6x optical zoom and 3in screen. Launched in February 2009, it replaces the PowerShot A2000 IS as the flagship model in the PowerShot A range. The two tone colour scheme has been abandoned...

6x zoom with 216mm equivalent max ; AA rechargeable batteries ; Excellent image quality ; Very close macro

Bigger than most compacts ; Lacking true wide-angle coverage ; No optical zoom while filming ; No HD video or HDMI port

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Ricky (etechreviews.net)

Review Of Canon Power Shot A2100 IS Digital Camera

It's the world of quality and people are desperate to earn quality at any cost. Even they are ready to pay anything if they are getting some good stuff at higher prices. The modern technology has blessed a lot in the field of making the devices...

: The Canon Power shot A2100 IS applies for the good quality. Convenience and affordability is the special characters of Canon Power Shot A2100 IS.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Matthew Richards (techradar.com)

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS review

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

Good LCD ; Nice image quality ; Good zoom

Expensive ; No optical viewfinder

A solid addition to Canon's range of compact cameras offering decent features combined with solid image quality

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

Excellent photo quality for the money; 6x zoom; simple operation, good feature set.

Mixed performance.

The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS offers good photo quality, some extra zoom range, and the convenience of AA batteries in an affordable, pocketable package.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS review

Excellent photo quality for the money; 6x zoom; simple operation, good feature set.

Mixed performance.

The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS offers good photo quality, some extra zoom range, and the convenience of AA batteries in an affordable, pocketable package.

Jun, 2009

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Canon Powershot A2100 IS

This is a solid if slightly unspectacular offering from Canon. It does a good all round job when it comes to picture quality. Features include image stabilisation and a 3 inch LCD screen.

Picture quality - start up time

Shutter delay with flash

The Canon Powershot A2100 IS is a functional digital camera. It is unlikely to win any awards for looks, but it takes a good picture. You might find the modest increase in zoom useful too.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Julie Easton (digicambuyer.co.uk)