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Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A2200 and Nikon A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 6 years before the A900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2200 grades vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon A900

 A2200 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon A2200

 A900 A2200 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon A900

 A2200 A900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 and Nikon A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2200 and the A900.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and A900.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography features
Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Nikon A900 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Nikon A900
70
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Nikon A900 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data 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 gr (0.30 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $139 $400