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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced 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
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon A2200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the A2200 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the A2200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores versus the A2200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon A2200

 A2100 IS A2200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A2100 IS

 A2200 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A2200

 A2100 IS A2200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has got external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon A2200 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the A2200.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and A2200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and A2200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Canon A2200 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Canon A2200
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Canon A2200 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Canon A2200 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A2200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon A2200
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot A2200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot A2200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $220 $139