Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Launched May 2017

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was manufactured 7 years earlier than the W300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3200 IS grades vs the W300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon W300
A3200 IS | W300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon A3200 IS
W300 | A3200 IS | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 77 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon W300
A3200 IS | W300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon W300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS and the W300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and W300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2017-05-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 280 images |
Form of battery | - | Built-in |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $387 |