Price range: £207.98
What is it: 12.1-megapixel compact with 6x optical zoom
What we think: We wish it were slightly faster, but it offers a useful 6x zoom and great photo quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 July 2009
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A2100 IS, LCD, AA batteries, compact camera
We like:
Excellent photo quality for the price; 6x optical zoom; simple operation; good feature set
We don't like:
Occasionally sluggish performance
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS offers good photo quality, some extra zoom range and the convenience of AA batteries in an affordable, pocketable package. It's operation is sometimes on the sluggish side, though
Full review:
Let's be honest: a 3x or 4x optical zoom isn't 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. Stepping up to a 5x or 6x zoom, such as the one in the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS, makes a noticeable difference. Add in the camera's very good photo quality, its 12.1-megapixel resolution and Canon's Digic 4 image processor and you're in a much better position to get the shot you really want. As long as your target isn't moving too fast, that is. Continue Reading...
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS History
19 Feb 2009 in Crave
Hands-on: Canon PowerShot D10, SX200, A110, A2100, and IXUS 990, 100, 95 and 110
We've always been hard on Canon compacts: image quality, style and prices that high should be matched with cool features and more innovation. But we think it's cracked it
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