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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3200 IS versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 16 months later than the E85 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax E85

 A3200 IS E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2009Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon A3200 IS

 E85 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax E85

 A3200 IS E85 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS and the E85.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and E85.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax E85
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $0