Canon A1300 vs Canon A2200

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon A1300 versus Canon A2200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A2200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured 14 months after the A2200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1300 matches up versus the A2200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A2200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon A2200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A2200 has dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 versus Canon A2200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1300 versus the A2200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A2200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and A2200.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A1300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.