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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2200 and Canon SX620 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 6 years earlier than the SX620 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2200 grades vs the SX620 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX620 HS

 A2200 SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A2200

 SX620 HS A2200 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2011More modern by 65 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX620 HS

 A2200 SX620 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2200 against the SX620 HS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SX620 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and SX620 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
37
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (182g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-05-10
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures 295 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $279