Canon A2200 vs Pentax RZ18

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A2200 vs Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 8 months before the RZ18 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2200 matches up vs the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2200 features 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) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2200 versus the RZ18.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and RZ18.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.