Canon A2200 vs Sony WX50

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A2200 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 13 months prior to the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A2200 grades vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2200 vs the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and WX50.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.