Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8200

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 7 months earlier than the S8200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the S8200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and S8200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.