Canon A3200 IS vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3200 IS and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very similar but the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3200 IS was released 4 months later than the SD1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3200 IS scores against the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and SD1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3200 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.