Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Launched April 2014
- Previous Model is Pentax 645D
Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) possess different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the 645Z which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS grades against the 645Z with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax 645Z
A3200 IS | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Canon A3200 IS
645Z | A3200 IS | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 39 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax 645Z
A3200 IS | 645Z | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS against the 645Z.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and 645Z is 95 and 49 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and 645Z.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645Z will produce extra detail due to its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Pentax 645Z |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 8256 x 6192 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/125s |
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 1550g (3.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Price at release | $230 | $5,024 |