Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was introduced 13 months after the 7030 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 7030
A3200 IS | 7030 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A3200 IS
7030 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 7030
A3200 IS | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the 7030.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and 7030.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A3200 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 7030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 140 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $179 |