Canon A2200 vs Pentax P80

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A2200 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 18 months after the P80 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2200 scores against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2200 vs the P80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and P80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A2200 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.