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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 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-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 4 years prior to the SP-100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2200 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2200 grades versus the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus SP-100

 A2200 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon A2200

 SP-100 A2200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-100

 A2200 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 offers exterior 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) while the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 compared to the SP-100.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and SP-100 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and SP-100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (594g)
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-100
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 pounds) 594 grams (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $400