Canon A2200 vs Sony TF1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A2200 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2200 grades vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 and the TF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and TF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.