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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S9700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2200 grades versus the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S9700

 A2200 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Canon A2200

 S9700 A2200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S9700

 A2200 S9700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 versus the S9700.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and S9700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A2200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Nikon S9700 Sports photography information
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (232g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S9700
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $350