Canon A2200 vs Nikon L20
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Released February 2009
Photography Glossary Canon A2200 vs Nikon L20 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon A2200 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A2200 was brought out 24 months after the L20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2200 grades against the L20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon L20
| A2200 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon A2200
| L20 | A2200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon L20
| A2200 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A2200 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2200 against the L20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and L20.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2200 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer A2200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix L20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 135g (0.30 lb) | 135g (0.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $139 | $120 |