Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
A3200 IS | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon A3200 IS
TG-2 iHS | A3200 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
A3200 IS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |