Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus XZ-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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| A3200 IS | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon A3200 IS
| XZ-2 iHS | A3200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| A3200 IS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 346 grams (0.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-8L | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $230 | $450 |
