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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 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
  • Launched January 2011
Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2200 and Canon A3100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the A3100 IS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 13 months later than the A3100 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2200 scores versus the A3100 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A3100 IS

 A2200 A3100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A2200

 A3100 IS A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon A3100 IS

 A2200 A3100 IS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon A3100 IS has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 and Canon A3100 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2200 and the A3100 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and A3100 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and A3100 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2200 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A2200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Canon A3100 IS Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Canon A3100 IS Sports photography info
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
70
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon A3100 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 165g (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $159