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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A2200 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2200 grades against the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic XS1

 A2200 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon A2200

 XS1 A2200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic XS1

 A2200 XS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2200 compared to the XS1.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and XS1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $130