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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 19 months prior to the L610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores vs the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon L610

 A3200 IS L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon A3200 IS

 L610 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon L610

 A3200 IS L610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS against the L610.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and L610 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and L610.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L610 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L610 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (120 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
72
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (120 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (120 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L610
34
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - 120 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $150