Canon A2200 vs Pentax XG-1
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
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Lets look closer at the Canon A2200 and Pentax XG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A2200 was introduced 4 years before the XG-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2200 scores against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax XG-1
| A2200 | XG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon A2200
| XG-1 | A2200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 42 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax XG-1
| A2200 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 and the XG-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and XG-1 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and XG-1.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-07-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 567 gr (1.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-8L | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $139 | $599 |
