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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores versus the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A3200 IS TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon A3200 IS

 TG-2 iHS A3200 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A3200 IS TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS vs the TG-2 iHS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (350 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
72
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
42
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 350 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $380