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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S110 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 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
  • Released January 2011
Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Successor is Canon S120
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S110 (12MP) is relatively close but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was launched 20 months before the S110 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3200 IS scores vs the S110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon S110

 A3200 IS S110 

Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S110 A3200 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon S110

 A3200 IS S110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS has external 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) while the Canon S110 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the S110.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and S110 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and S110.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3200 IS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Canon S110 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Canon S110 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Canon S110 Travel photography features
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
64
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Canon S110 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Canon S110 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
37
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon S110
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot S110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot S110
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 168
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $299