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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the A3300 IS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced around the same time to the A3300 IS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3200 IS scores vs the A3300 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A3300 IS

 A3200 IS A3300 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 A3300 IS A3200 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon A3300 IS

 A3200 IS A3300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A3300 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the A3300 IS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and A3300 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and A3300 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
72
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life - 230 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $200