Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 24 months earlier than the A3500 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the A3500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon A3500 IS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon A3500 IS has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon A3500 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS vs the A3500 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and A3500 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and A3500 IS.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.