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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was revealed 18 months after the S1000pj which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2200 scores versus the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S1000pj

 A2200 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A2200

 S1000pj A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S1000pj

 A2200 S1000pj 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 features outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 against the S1000pj.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S1000pj.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A2200 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $289