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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 19 months later than the 6000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3200 IS grades against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 6000

 A3200 IS 6000 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon A3200 IS

 6000 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 6000

 A3200 IS 6000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS features outside 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) whilst the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS against the 6000.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and 6000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 6000
72
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $259