Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S32

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly close but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A3200 IS was announced 4 years before the S32 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS comes with 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) and the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS against the S32.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and S32.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon A3200 IS will provide you with more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.