Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 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
- Released January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S9700
A2200 | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Canon A2200
S9700 | A2200 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S9700
A2200 | S9700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S9700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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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 |