Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 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
- Announced January 2011
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax E85
A3200 IS | E85 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | September 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon A3200 IS
E85 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax E85
A3200 IS | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |