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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS 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 SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 16 months earlier than the SX150 IS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2200 matches up against the SX150 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX150 IS

 A2200 SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon A2200

 SX150 IS A2200 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX150 IS

 A2200 SX150 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX150 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 versus the SX150 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SX150 IS is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and SX150 IS.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography info
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
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good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
37
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (306g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 1
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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 306g (0.67 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs 130 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $249