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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 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 G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the G16 (12MP) is very comparable but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3200 IS was introduced 3 years before the G16 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the G16 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon G16

 A3200 IS G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A3200 IS

 G16 A3200 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon G16

 A3200 IS G16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon G16 has dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 in the latest 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 select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS against the G16.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and G16 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and G16.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3200 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon A3200 IS will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon G16 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Canon G16
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (356 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Canon G16
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Canon G16 Travel photography details
72
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
64
good battery life (360 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (356 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Canon G16
42
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Canon G16
34
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (356g)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot G16
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot G16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 356g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 230
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Style 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $499