Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax P80
A3200 IS | P80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon A3200 IS
P80 | A3200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax P80
A3200 IS | P80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |