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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2200 and Canon SX270 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was revealed 3 years prior to the SX270 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2200 matches up against the SX270 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX270 HS

 A2200 SX270 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon A2200

 SX270 HS A2200 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX270 HS

 A2200 SX270 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 features external 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) and the Canon SX270 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2200 vs the SX270 HS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SX270 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and SX270 HS.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
has face detect focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography advice
Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average (233g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-03-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 6
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 233g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 210 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $139 $284