Reasons to choose PowerShot A200
Released in 2002, PowerShot A200 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A200
vs Canon PowerShot A400
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
PowerShot A20015 mm²
PowerShot A400- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A200 and PowerShot A400 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A200MetricPowerShot A400
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
7.98 µm²Pixel area4.89 µm²
12.53 MP/cm²Pixel density20.44 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
175 gWeight255 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSD/MMC card
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A200 and PowerShot A400 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A200 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A400 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A400
Released in 2004, PowerShot A400 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 255 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.