Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2200 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2200 was announced 3 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2200 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A2200 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon A2200
TG-2 iHS | A2200 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
A2200 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2200 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2200 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2200 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" 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 | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $139 | $380 |