Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 12 months after the SP-600 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3200 IS scores versus the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS and the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.