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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A2200 and Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the A3300 IS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released around the same time to the A3300 IS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2200 matches up against the A3300 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A3300 IS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A2200

		

		

			
 A3300 IS A2200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon A3300 IS

		

		

			
 A2200 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 features outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon A3300 IS has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2200 and Canon A3300 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2200 versus the A3300 IS.
Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and A3300 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and A3300 IS.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2200 Street photography information
Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
55
 lighter than others (135g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery (280 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
70
 better than average battery (280 CIPA)
 lighter than others (135g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 better than average battery (280 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than others (135g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $200