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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A3200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the A3200 IS (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the A3200 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1100 IS grades against the A3200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 A1100 IS A3200 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A1100 IS

 A3200 IS A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A3200 IS

 A1100 IS A3200 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A3200 IS has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the A3200 IS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and A3200 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and A3200 IS.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3200 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A3200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A3200 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $230