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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon SX130 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 5 months later than the SX130 IS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3200 IS grades vs the SX130 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 A3200 IS SX130 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 SX130 IS A3200 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX130 IS

 A3200 IS SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon SX130 IS has proportions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon SX130 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the SX130 IS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SX130 IS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and SX130 IS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3200 IS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
72
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 308 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $250