Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85
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![Canon PowerShot A2200 front Canon PowerShot A2200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2200/Canon-A2200-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio E85 front Pentax Optio E85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E85/Pentax-E85-front.jpg)
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched September 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The A2200 was manufactured 16 months later than the E85 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2200 grades against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax E85
A2200 | E85 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon A2200
E85 | A2200 |
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Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax E85
A2200 | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2200 compared to the E85.
![Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 size comparison Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and E85.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2200 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger A2200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-09-17 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $139 | $0 |