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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A810 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the A810 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 13 months before the A810 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores vs the A810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A810

 A3200 IS A810 

Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon A3200 IS

 A810 A3200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon A810

 A3200 IS A810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon A810 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS and the A810.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and A810 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and A810.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Canon A810 Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Canon A810 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Canon A810
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Canon A810
72
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon A810
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot A810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 171 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $99