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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 18 months after the S1000pj making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3200 IS grades against the S1000pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 A3200 IS S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A3200 IS

 S1000pj A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 A3200 IS S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS provides 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 Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and S1000pj.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
72
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $289