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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A2200 versus Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 24 months prior to the A3500 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2200 matches up against the A3500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A3500 IS

 A2200 A3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A2200

 A3500 IS A2200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon A3500 IS

 A2200 A3500 IS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon A3500 IS has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 compared to the A3500 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and A3500 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and A3500 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography details
Canon A3500 IS Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (135g)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon A3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-11L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $115