Canon A2200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Released January 2014

Canon A2200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Canon A2200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2200 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
A2200 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon A2200
Galaxy Camera 2 | A2200 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
A2200 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A2200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has external dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Canon A2200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A2200 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older A2200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A2200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 283 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | 400 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $139 | $400 |