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Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A2200 versus Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 4 years prior to the AW120 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the AW120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon AW120

 A2200 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon A2200

 AW120 A2200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon AW120

 A2200 AW120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 compared to the AW120.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and AW120.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Nikon AW120
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW120 Sports photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon AW120
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $139 $350