Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a extended review of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus SH-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 5 years before the SH-2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS and the SH-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and SH-2.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.