Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S95
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S95 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2011
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Replaced the Canon S90
- Newer Model is Canon S100
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S95 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and S95 (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A3200 IS was brought out 2 months after the S95 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3200 IS grades versus the S95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S95 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot S95. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon S95
A3200 IS | S95 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon A3200 IS
S95 | A3200 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon S95
A3200 IS | S95 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | November 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider 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") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon S95 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon S95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS vs the S95.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and S95 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and S95.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3200 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon A3200 IS will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon S95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot S95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot S95 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-11-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/500 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 195g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 153 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-6L |
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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Pricing at release | $230 | $495 |