Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Canon SX170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX170 IS
A2200 | SX170 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon A2200
SX170 IS | A2200 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX170 IS
A2200 | SX170 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
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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 |