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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 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 S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2200 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 24 months later than the S620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2200 scores vs the S620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S620

 A2200 S620 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A2200

 S620 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S620

 A2200 S620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2200 against the S620.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S620.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2200 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A2200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Nikon S620
55
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Nikon S620 Sports photography info
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (280 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
36
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $37