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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 19 months before the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores vs the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 A3200 IS SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A3200 IS

 SP-820UZ A3200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 A3200 IS SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS and the SP-820UZ.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A3200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
55
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
fairly wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
fairly wide (22mm)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display 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 rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 485 gr (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $299