Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3200 IS scores against the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ
A3200 IS | SP-610UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon A3200 IS
SP-610UZ | A3200 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
A3200 IS | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS vs the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and SP-610UZ.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-8L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $230 | $299 |