Canon A2200 vs Pentax VS20

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2200 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 12 months before the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2200 matches up against the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2200 features outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2200 vs the VS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and VS20.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax VS20 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.