Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3200 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has physical 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.