Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot D10. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon D10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon D10
A3200 IS | D10 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A3200 IS
D10 | A3200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon D10
A3200 IS | D10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot D10 | |
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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 |