Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W80

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 19 months after the W80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3200 IS scores versus the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS against the W80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and W80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.