Canon A3200 IS vs Casio EX-100

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A3200 IS and Casio EX-100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A3200 IS was announced 4 years before the EX-100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3200 IS scores against the EX-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS offers exterior 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 Casio EX-100 has proportions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS versus the EX-100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and EX-100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and EX-100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A3200 IS will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.