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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3200 IS scores versus the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon A900

 A3200 IS A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon A3200 IS

 A900 A3200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon A900

 A3200 IS A900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the A900.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and A900.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Nikon A900 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A900
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
72
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
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rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
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rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $400