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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the D20 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 3 years before the D20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3200 IS scores versus the D20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon D20

 A3200 IS D20 

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A3200 IS

 D20 A3200 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon D20

 A3200 IS D20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got outside measurements 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 D20 has dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the D20.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and D20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and D20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Canon D20
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Canon D20 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Canon D20 Travel photography advice
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Canon D20 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon D20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon D20
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot D20
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot D20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 228 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $299