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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S5100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S5100

 A3200 IS S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S5100 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S5100

 A3200 IS S5100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S5100 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S5100 Travel photography information
72
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
42
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S5100
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S5100
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