Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SH-50

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 24 months earlier than the SH-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3200 IS grades vs the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS and the SH-50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and SH-50.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.