Canon A2200 vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A2200 vs Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 6 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2200 scores against the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 has outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 and the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and HX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX80 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.