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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 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
  • Launched January 2011
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX130 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 5 months later than the SX130 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2200 grades against the SX130 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX130 IS

 A2200 SX130 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon A2200

 SX130 IS A2200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX130 IS

 A2200 SX130 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX130 IS has proportions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2200 and the SX130 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX130 IS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and SX130 IS.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2200 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography details
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography details
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than others (135g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (308 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography features
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 308 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $139 $250