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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 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 SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A2200 and Canon SX520 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX520 HS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 4 years before the SX520 HS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2200 matches up against the SX520 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX520 HS

 A2200 SX520 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon A2200

 SX520 HS A2200 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX520 HS

 A2200 SX520 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check the Canon A2200 and Canon SX520 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2200 vs the SX520 HS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SX520 HS is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and SX520 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A2200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Canon SX520 HS Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
37
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX520 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4+
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 441 grams (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $219