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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Key Specs

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
Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2200 and Canon A3000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and A3000 IS (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was brought out 13 months after the A3000 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2200 grades versus the A3000 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A3000 IS

 A2200 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A2200

 A3000 IS A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon A3000 IS

 A2200 A3000 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon A2200 and Canon A3000 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2200 and the A3000 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and A3000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and A3000 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2200 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A2200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
37
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (280 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon A3000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $240