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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2200 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 12 months prior to the SP-620 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2200 grades vs the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A2200 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon A2200

 SP-620 UZ A2200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A2200 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 features external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
70
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display 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 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $139 $199