Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Canon PowerShot A3000 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Canon A3000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A3000 IS
A2200 | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A2200
A3000 IS | A2200 |
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Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon A3000 IS
A2200 | A3000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and A3000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | |
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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 |