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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 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
  • Launched January 2011
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX510 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 3 years before the SX510 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2200 matches up vs the SX510 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX510 HS

 A2200 SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A2200

 SX510 HS A2200 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX510 HS

 A2200 SX510 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 versus Canon SX510 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 against the SX510 HS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX510 HS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and SX510 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2200 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (280 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
70
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-08-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 349 grams (0.77 lbs)
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 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 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6LH
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 Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $249