Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A3500 IS
A3200 IS | A3500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A3200 IS
A3500 IS | A3200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon A3500 IS
A3200 IS | A3500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison
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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | DIGIC 4 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 200 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $230 | $115 |