Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX710 HS

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the SX700 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS grades versus the SX700 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SX700 HS
A3200 IS | SX700 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon A3200 IS
SX700 HS | A3200 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX700 HS
A3200 IS | SX700 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS and the SX700 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SX700 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and SX700 HS.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 6 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | PureColor II G TFT |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $230 | $349 |