Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 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
- Launched January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX210 IS
A2200 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A2200
SX210 IS | A2200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX210 IS
A2200 | SX210 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX210 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
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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 |