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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3100 IS and Canon A3200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the A3200 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 12 months before the A3200 IS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the A3200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 A3100 IS A3200 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A3100 IS

 A3200 IS A3100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon A3200 IS

 A3100 IS A3200 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon A3200 IS has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS against the A3200 IS.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and A3200 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and A3200 IS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography factors
Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography information
Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon A3200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot A3200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 165 grams (0.36 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $230