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Canon A2200 vs Canon S90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot S90 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Later Model is Canon S95
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Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2200 and Canon S90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and S90 (10MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and S90 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2200 was brought out 10 months later than the S90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A2200 scores vs the S90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon S90

 A2200 S90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2010More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon A2200

 S90 A2200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon S90

 A2200 S90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon S90 has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 and Canon S90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A2200 and the S90.

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and S90 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and S90.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A2200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon A2200 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher A2200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography details
Canon S90 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
37
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Canon S90
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging features
Canon S90 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon S90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon S90
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot S90
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot S90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-04-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 seconds
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 46
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 185
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $599