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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled around the same time to the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2200 grades against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Sony WX10

 A2200 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A2200

 WX10 A2200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Sony WX10

 A2200 WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A2200 compared to the WX10.

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and WX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Sony WX10
55
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (280 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Sony WX10
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot A2200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $200