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Canon A2200 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A2200 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 2 years after the S930 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2200 grades versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Sony S930

 A2200 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A2200

 S930 A2200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Sony S930

 A2200 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 offers physical 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 Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 compared to the S930.

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2200 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A2200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Sony S930
55
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Sony S930
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Sony S930
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot A2200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $139 $219