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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS 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
  • Announced January 2011
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the SX510 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS scores against the SX510 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SX510 HS

 A3200 IS SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A3200 IS

 SX510 HS A3200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX510 HS

 A3200 IS SX510 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS offers exterior 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 SX510 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon SX510 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS against the SX510 HS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SX510 HS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and SX510 HS.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
72
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
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decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
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decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 349g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $249