Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 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
- Launched January 2011
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
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.
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 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.
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3100 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon 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 |