Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 12 months after the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2200 grades vs the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2200 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent A2200 will have an edge in sensor technology.