Canon A2200 vs Canon G15
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Canon A2200 vs Canon G15 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
Canon A2200 vs Canon G15 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A2200 vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the G15 (12MP) is pretty close but the A2200 (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A2200 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the G15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2200 grades vs the G15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2200 vs Canon G15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot G15. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon G15
A2200 | G15 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A2200
G15 | A2200 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon G15
A2200 | G15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon A2200 vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon G15 has specifications of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2200 vs Canon G15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 against the G15.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and G15 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and G15.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2200 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2200 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A2200 vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot G15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $139 | $499 |