Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900
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![Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS/Canon-A3200-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A3200 IS was brought out 8 years before the G900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Ricoh G900. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh G900
A3200 IS | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A3200 IS
G900 | A3200 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 86 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh G900
A3200 IS | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS against the G900.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Ricoh-G900-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and G900.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Ricoh-G900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Ricoh-G900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Ricoh G900 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 340 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $230 | $752 |