Canon A2200 vs Canon G1 X II

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2200 versus Canon G1 X II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the G1 X II (13MP) is pretty similar but the A2200 (1/2.3") and G1 X II (1.5") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2200 was brought out 4 years prior to the G1 X II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2200 being a Compact camera and the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2200 scores versus the G1 X II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon G1 X II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with exterior dimensions 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 G1 X II has proportions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2200 versus Canon G1 X II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 and the G1 X II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and G1 X II is 95 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and G1 X II.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A2200 will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.