Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-870

In this article, we are comparing the Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-870, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TG-870 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2200 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2200 scores against the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The full galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2200 compared to the TG-870.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and TG-870.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.