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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3200 IS was revealed 10 years prior to the A7c which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3200 IS scores vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony A7c

 A3200 IS A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon A3200 IS

 A7c A3200 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2020January 2011Newer by 118 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony A7c

 A3200 IS A7c 

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS comes with exterior 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 Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS vs the A7c.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and A7c is 95 and 78 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and A7c.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will deliver more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
Sony A7c Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
72
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
86
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Sony A7c Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
86
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony A7c
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Alpha A7c
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $1,800