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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was announced 7 months before the S6200 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the S6200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S6200

 A3200 IS S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S6200 A3200 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S6200

 A3200 IS S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S6200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS against the S6200.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and S6200.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
34
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $229