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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 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 SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2200 and Canon SX600 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SX600 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2200 matches up vs the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX600 HS

 A2200 SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon A2200

 SX600 HS A2200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX600 HS

 A2200 SX600 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 and the SX600 HS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX600 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SX600 HS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Street photography factors
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
70
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography features
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE 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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-6LH
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
Launch cost $139 $249