Canon A2200 vs Sony W710

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A2200 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 24 months before the W710 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2200 scores against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 has external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 against the W710.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and W710.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.