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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2200 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 12 months prior to the VG-160 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2200 matches up versus the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 A2200 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon A2200

		

		

			
 VG-160 A2200 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 A2200 VG-160 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 comes with physical measurements 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 VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 against the VG-160.
Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and VG-160.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older A2200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2200 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
55
 lighter than competitors (135 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 lighter than competition (125g)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
37
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery pack (280 per charge)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
27
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (165 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
70
 good battery pack (280 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (135g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (165 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
36
 decently wide (28mm)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 good battery pack (280 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (165 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
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 decently wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (135 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone jack
30
 quite wide (26mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color 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 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images 165 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $90