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Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 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
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A2200 and Nikon A1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 9 years before the A1000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon A1000

 A2200 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A2200

 A1000 A2200 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2011More recent by 97 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon A1000

 A2200 A1000 

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2200 and Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 compared to the A1000.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and A1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging details
Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
72
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $477