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Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 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
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax E85
(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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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax E85

 A2200 E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2009Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon A2200

 E85 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax E85

 A2200 E85 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Pentax E85
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Pentax E85 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Pentax E85 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot A2200Pentax Optio E85
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