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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was released 18 months after the P80 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax P80

 A3200 IS P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon A3200 IS

 P80 A3200 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax P80

 A3200 IS P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS vs the P80.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and P80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Pentax P80
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
72
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $200