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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 6 months before the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2200 scores versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 A2200 WX30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon A2200

		

		

			
 WX30 A2200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 A2200 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has got external 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) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2200 against the WX30.
Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and WX30.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
30
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Sony WX30
55
 lighter than others (135 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
37
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery pack (280 shots)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
70
 good battery pack (280 CIPA)
 lighter than others (135 grams)
 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (117g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
36
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 good battery pack (280 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2200 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (135 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot A2200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $139 $259