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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3200 IS grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A3200 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon A3200 IS

 Galaxy Camera 3G A3200 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A3200 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than others (305g)
good MP (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $606