• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A2200 advantages over Canon A2300

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.9 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon A2300 advantages over Canon A2200

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH3

Canon A2200
Panasonic DMC-FH3
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon A2300
Panasonic DMC-FH3
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Canon A2200
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon A2300
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Olympus VG-120

Canon A2200
Olympus VG-120
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon A2300
Olympus VG-120
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Canon A3400 IS

Canon A2200
Canon A3400 IS
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon A2300
Canon A3400 IS
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Canon A2400 IS

Canon A2200
Canon A2400 IS
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon A2300
Canon A2400 IS
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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