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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 7 months prior to the S6200 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2200 scores versus the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S6200

 A2200 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A2200

 S6200 A2200 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S6200

 A2200 S6200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 has external 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 S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2200 vs the S6200.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S6200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Nikon S6200 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (280 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $139 $229