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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced very close to the SP-610UZ and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2200 grades against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A2200 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon A2200

 SP-610UZ A2200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 A2200 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2200 against the SP-610UZ.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (135g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
70
great battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than average (135g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
26
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $299