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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
Nikon W300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon W300

 A3200 IS W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon A3200 IS

 W300 A3200 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2011Fresher by 77 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon W300

 A3200 IS W300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Nikon W300
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Nikon W300 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
Nikon W300 Travel photography information
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Nikon W300 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix W300
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