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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the A3200 IS (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 22 months prior to the A3200 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades against the A3200 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 A2100 IS A3200 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A2100 IS

 A3200 IS A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3200 IS

 A2100 IS A3200 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon A3200 IS has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the A3200 IS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and A3200 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and A3200 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3200 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
31
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon A3200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot A3200 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $220 $230