Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A3200 IS was launched 5 months later than the S5100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3200 IS grades against the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S5100
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon A3200 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S5100
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has exterior 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 S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS and the S5100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and S5100.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Expeed C2 |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $230 | $200 |