Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A3200 IS was introduced 23 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3200 IS grades against the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has outer 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3200 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon A3200 IS will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.