Canon A2200 vs Canon SX500 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX500 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2012
- Replacement is Canon SX510 HS

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX500 IS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A2200 and Canon SX500 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX500 IS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2200 was revealed 19 months prior to the SX500 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2200 grades against the SX500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX500 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX500 IS
A2200 | SX500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon A2200
SX500 IS | A2200 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX500 IS
A2200 | SX500 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides 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) whilst the Canon SX500 IS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2200 and Canon SX500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2200 and the SX500 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX500 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and SX500 IS.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/1600s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 195 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $139 | $299 |