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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 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 TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 12 months prior to the TG-320 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up against the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-320

 A3200 IS TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TG-320 A3200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-320

 A3200 IS TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS vs the TG-320.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and TG-320.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III+
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $0