Canon A2200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
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Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A2200 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the A2200 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A2200 was revealed 23 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| A2200 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon A2200
| XZ-2 iHS | A2200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| A2200 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A2200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A2200 and the XZ-2 iHS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2200 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A2200 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 346 gr (0.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 photos | 340 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-8L | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $139 | $450 |
