Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 7 months later than the SX210 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3200 IS scores versus the SX210 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS against the SX210 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and SX210 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and SX210 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher A3200 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.