Canon A2200 vs Canon SX400 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX400 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX400 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2200 was released 4 years earlier than the SX400 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2200 scores against the SX400 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX400 IS
A2200 | SX400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A2200
SX400 IS | A2200 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX400 IS
A2200 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SX400 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX400 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A2200 against the SX400 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX400 IS is 95 and 81 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and SX400 IS.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-07-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 lb) | 313g (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 190 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $139 | $229 |