Canon PowerShot A2200 Review

A fantastic combination of excellent image quality and intuitive, creative features, the Canon Powershot A2200 Digital Camera is a must-have for every photographer.

High resolution of 14.1 megapixels, a 4x 28-112mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle zoom lens, and a 2.7-inch touchscreen. “Including an LCD monitor for creating and watching images and video places this camera in a league of its own.

Beautiful 720p HD video is pre-installed and straightforward to use. A Grin Detection feature detects and captures your subject’s smiles when they are smiling. Blurry photographs will be a thing of the past thanks to sensitivity levels of up to 1600 ISO.

There’s no hassle or fuss. Accessible mode presets are the ideal settings for frequent shooting circumstances. Creative Filters make it simple to express yourself creatively with Fisheye, Miniature, Toy Camera, Monochrome, Super Vivid, and Poster effects for more high-impact photographs. Accessible mode is also available for beginners.

Macro photography lets you capture striking images from as nearly 1.2 meters “from your subject. Approximately 280 shots with one charge may be obtained from the rechargeable NB-8L battery.

Photographing and sharing dramatic, personal images has never been easier than it is now, thanks to the PowerShot A2200. This 14.1 Megapixel camera allows you to take enormous, attractive photos of your family and friends that you will be happy to show in your home.

The high-resolution photographs captured by the PowerShot A2200 may be printed at sizes up to 13″ x 19″ with the included printer. In addition, photographers will like the PowerShot A2200’s 4x wide Optical Zoom lens (35mm film equivalent: 28-112mm), which allows them to capture up-close and distinctive shots.

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Set the Canon PowerShot A2200 digital camera to Smart AUTO, and you’ll be on your way to getting the most out of your photo-taking experiences every time. It’s a calm and gratifying approach to photograph since you can entirely concentrate on your subject while knowing that the camera will take care of all the technical details on your behalf.

Canon’s advanced technology automatically evaluates your scenario and shooting conditions to provide the best possible results. Afterward, it automatically picks the most appropriate setting from a list of 32 previously preset options. So if you photograph flowers, a stunning sunset, or your pals at the park, you can be confident that you will capture dramatic and unforgettable photographs.

The Canon PowerShot A2200 serves mainly as a filler model in the Canon PowerShot A-series camera portfolio. Compared to the A3300 IS, this model is a step down because it has a shorter lens, a smaller LCD, and no optical image stabilization.

(The resolution is also lesser than that of the A3300, coming in at 14 megapixels instead of 16 megapixels.) Following the A2200 is the A1200, which is essentially a variation of the A2200 with a resolution of 12 megapixels. The A1200 features the same shooting settings, LCD, and lens as the A1000, but it also has an optical viewfinder and uses AA batteries instead of AAA.

This is not to imply that the A2200 is a poor-quality camera since it most certainly is not. Because a rechargeable battery pack powers it, it is smaller and lighter than the A1200, despite having a wide-angle lens with an equivalent focal length of 28 millimeters and a zoom factor of four. Additionally, it can record movie clips with a resolution of 720 high definitions.

The A2200, however, is slow, just like most other cameras in its price range, and as a result, I would not recommend it for frequently photographing energetic children and dogs. However, it is my primary issue with it, so if all you require is a dependable automatic snapshot camera, continue reading.

Quality of the Image

For snapshots, the quality of the photos ranges from very good to exceptional. Up to ISO 200, the camera maintains excellent sharpness and fine detail (though some sharpening with photo-editing software improves things).

Because of the more aggressive noise reduction at ISO 400, the photos become visibly less crisp. Image noise is evident to pixel peepers at all ISO sensitivities. However, it does not become noticeable at smaller sizes until ISO 800 is used. Therefore, small prints and sharing on the web can be accomplished with ISO 800 as long as the increased softness and noise, including very faint yellow blotching, are acceptable compromises.

If you have to snap a picture in low light, you should use ISO 1,600, the camera’s highest full-resolution sensitivity setting, but you should avoid using it. On the other hand, the images are superior to those taken by different cameras in this price range due to the continuous color reproduction at higher ISOs; they only become somewhat washed out when the ISO is increased over 400.

Canon PowerShot A2200

Body type	Compact
Max resolution	4320 x 3240
Other resolutions	4320 x 2432, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 16:9
Effective pixels	14 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	15 megapixels
Sensor size	1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type	CCD
Processor	DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
ISO	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Boosted ISO (minimum)	3200
Boosted ISO (maximum)	6400
White balance presets	4
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	No
Focal length (Equiv.)	28–112 mm
Optical zoom	4×
Maximum aperture	F2.8–5.9
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaCenterTrackingSingleContinuousFace DetectionLive View.
Digital zoom	Yes (4x)
Manual focus	No
Macro focus range	3 cm (1.18″)
Number of focus points	9
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	2.7″
Screen dots	230,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	None
Minimum shutter speed	15 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/1600 sec
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Manual exposure mode	No
Subject/scene modes	Yes
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash Range	4.00 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Continuous drive	0.9 fps
Self-timer	Yes
Metering modes	MultiCenter-weighted average
Exposure compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	No
Resolutions	1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Format	MPEG-4
Microphone	Mono
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Remote control	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-ion NB-8L rechargeable battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	280
Weight (inc. batteries)	135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
Dimensions	93 x 57 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.24 x 0.94″)
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No

Conclusion

When you only want to snap a few decent photos at a price that won’t break the bank, the Canon PowerShot A2200 is an excellent choice. It’s simple to use, and the auto mode works reliably every time. If you desire a camera, you may explore a bit; Canon did not eliminate any shooting possibilities from the device. The shooting performance is its primary issue; the camera is slow, which is par for the course at this price point.

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