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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 12 months prior to the VG-160 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3200 IS grades vs the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus VG-160

 A3200 IS VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon A3200 IS

 VG-160 A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus VG-160

 A3200 IS VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the VG-160.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and VG-160.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (165 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (165 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
34
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus VG-160
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 165 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $90