Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2200 was introduced 24 months before the TG-830 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the A2200 matches up against the TG-830 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
A2200 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A2200
TG-830 iHS | A2200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
A2200 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with 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 TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and TG-830 iHS.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 300 pictures |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $139 | $0 |