Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS
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![Canon PowerShot A2200 front Canon PowerShot A2200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2200/Canon-A2200-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS.jpg)
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX200 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The A2200 was launched 21 months later than the SX200 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2200 scores versus the SX200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX200 IS
A2200 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A2200
SX200 IS | A2200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX200 IS
A2200 | SX200 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2200 features external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SX200 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX200 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 compared to the SX200 IS.
![Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and SX200 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and SX200 IS.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2200 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A2200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3200 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 | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $139 | $329 |