Canon A2200 vs Sony S950

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A2200 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 23 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2200 grades against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 provides 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) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2200 against the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and S950.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2200 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A2200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.