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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D10 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 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 D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the D10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 19 months later than the D10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the D10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon D10

 A3200 IS D10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A3200 IS

 D10 A3200 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon D10

 A3200 IS D10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon D10 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the D10.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and D10 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and D10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Canon D10 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
manual focus
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
Canon D10 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Canon D10
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon D10
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot D10
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot D10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/5000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.33 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9")
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 ID NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $299