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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled within a month of the SZ-10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores against the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus SZ-10

					

					

						
 A3200 IS SZ-10 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon A3200 IS

					

					

						
 SZ-10 A3200 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SZ-10

					

					

						
 A3200 IS SZ-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS against the SZ-10.
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and SZ-10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account.

						Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
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 decent MP (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
 long zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
72
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (504mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
34
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $300