Canon A3200 IS vs Canon N
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37 Features
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93 Imaging
36 Features
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon N 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon N Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the N (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A3200 IS was manufactured 24 months prior to the N which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot N. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon N
A3200 IS | N |
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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon A3200 IS
N | A3200 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon N
A3200 IS | N | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing |
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon N Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon N has dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and N is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon N Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and N.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon N Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot N |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 5 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 2248 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II G touch |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 195g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 200 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $299 |