Canon A2200 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A2200 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizes.

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The A2200 was unveiled around the same time to the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2200 grades versus the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 compared to the XZ-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and XZ-1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2200 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A2200 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.