Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Released February 2013

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S800c (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2200 was launched 3 years earlier than the S800c and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2200 scores versus the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S800c
A2200 | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon A2200
S800c | A2200 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S800c
A2200 | S800c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 enjoys 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 S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S800c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 compared to the S800c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S800c.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S800c to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 819k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 184 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 140 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $139 | $290 |