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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 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
  • Released January 2011
Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SX170 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2200 grades versus the SX170 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX170 IS

 A2200 SX170 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon A2200

 SX170 IS A2200 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX170 IS

 A2200 SX170 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 features outer 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 SX170 IS has sizing of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 against the SX170 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SX170 IS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SX170 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (280 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
70
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging features
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX170 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-08-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 251 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $0