Clicky

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the a5100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS scores versus the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony a5100

 A3200 IS a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Canon A3200 IS

 a5100 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony a5100

 A3200 IS a5100 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has got outer 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) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon A3200 IS versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS and the a5100.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and a5100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3200 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a5100 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony a5100 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Sony a5100 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Sony a5100 Travel photography advice
72
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
80
good battery pack (400 shots)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Sony a5100
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Sony a5100 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony a5100
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Alpha a5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-08-17
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $448