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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the A2200 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 22 months earlier than the A2200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1100 IS scores versus the A2200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A2200

 A1100 IS A2200 

Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A1100 IS

 A2200 A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A2200

 A1100 IS A2200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A2200 has sizing of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS versus the A2200.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and A2200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and A2200.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A2200
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Canon A2200 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
great battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Canon A2200 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A2200
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A2200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A2200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $139