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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS 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 SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX260 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was revealed 17 months earlier than the SX260 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A2200 grades versus the SX260 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX260 HS

 A2200 SX260 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon A2200

 SX260 HS A2200 
RevealedJune 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX260 HS

 A2200 SX260 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX260 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX260 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 compared to the SX260 HS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX260 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SX260 HS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2200 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
manual focus
supports face detect focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography advice
Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (280 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
70
great battery (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography features
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-06-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $349