Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
- Launched January 2011
(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- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
A2200 | SP-620 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon A2200
SP-620 UZ | A2200 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
A2200 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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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 |