Canon A2200 vs Canon SX120 IS

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon A2200 and Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and SX120 IS (10MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A2200 was announced 17 months later than the SX120 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2200 matches up against the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has physical 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 SX120 IS has sizing of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2200 vs the SX120 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SX120 IS is 95 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SX120 IS.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon A2200 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A2200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.