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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A2200 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon A2200

 TG-2 iHS A2200 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A2200 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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