Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Here, we are comparing the Canon A2200 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The A2200 was unveiled 24 months prior to the TG-630 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2200 grades against the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with physical 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-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon A2200 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2200 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.