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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A2200 and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 5 years before the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Sony WX500

 A2200 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Canon A2200

 WX500 A2200 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2011Fresher by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Sony WX500

 A2200 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2200 and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2200 versus the WX500.

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and WX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (280 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
70
good battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery pack (360 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A2200 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Sony WX500
 Canon PowerShot A2200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $348