Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110
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![Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS/Canon-A3200-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Replaced the Nikon AW100
- Refreshed by Nikon AW120
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The A3200 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the AW110 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3200 IS grades against the AW110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon AW110
A3200 IS | AW110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon A3200 IS
AW110 | A3200 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon AW110
A3200 IS | AW110 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS comes with 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 Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon AW110 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the AW110.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and AW110 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and AW110.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW110 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW110 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $230 | $250 |