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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S800c
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S800c

 A2200 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon A2200

 S800c A2200 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S800c

 A2200 S800c 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

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

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Nikon S800c Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (140 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (140 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S800c
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