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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Released January 2011
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 24 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2200 scores against the SZ-16 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 A2200 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Canon A2200

 SZ-16 iHS A2200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 A2200 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A2200 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
36
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $139 $230