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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Released January 2011
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A2200 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A2200

 TG-830 iHS A2200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A2200 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography factors
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better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (135g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus TG-830 iHS
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