Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon P7800

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very comparable but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A3200 IS was announced 3 years prior to the P7800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3200 IS matches up against the P7800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS and the P7800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and P7800.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3200 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon A3200 IS will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.