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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 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 SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX210 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 7 months later than the SX210 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2200 scores vs the SX210 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX210 IS

 A2200 SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A2200

 SX210 IS A2200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX210 IS

 A2200 SX210 IS 
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 SX210 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2200 vs the SX210 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX210 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and SX210 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger A2200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
55
lighter than others (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
37
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (280 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
70
good battery (280 per charge)
lighter than others (135 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.30 lbs) 220 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NB-5L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $139 $226