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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon SX610 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SX610 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the SX610 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 A3200 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A3200 IS

 SX610 HS A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 A3200 IS SX610 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS features physical 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) whilst the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS against the SX610 HS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SX610 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and SX610 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average in class (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 191 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 270 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $214