Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the G15 (12MP) is very comparable but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe A3200 IS was launched 20 months earlier than the G15 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up against the G15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot G15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon G15
A3200 IS | G15 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A3200 IS
G15 | A3200 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon G15
A3200 IS | G15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon G15 has specifications of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS vs the G15.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and G15 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and G15.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3200 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon A3200 IS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot G15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $499 |