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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 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 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 2 years after the 7000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS scores against the 7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 7000

 A3200 IS 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon A3200 IS

 7000 A3200 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 7000

 A3200 IS 7000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the 7000.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and 7000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 7000 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
55
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Stylus 7000
Also Known as - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 172g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $280